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The College of Physicians

The History of Vaccines: History of the Immunization Schedule

For Students 9th - 10th
Charts and graphs showing the history of recommended vaccinations in the United States from 1945 to the present.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Vaccinations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson students explore the benefits and risks of mandatory vaccinations, taking into consideration medical, social, political, and moral bases for decision-making. Students also look at the balance between individual rights and...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Vacuna Contra La Viruela Y Problemas Del Corazon

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to find out how the monitoring of smallpox vaccinations may cause heart inflammation. Review the precautionary steps to be taken prior to receiving the smallpox vaccinations.
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Other

Do D: Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program

For Students 9th - 10th
The Department of Defense provides detailed information about anthrax, including a focus on the anthrax threat of 2001. Content includes a current "situation report," as well as information on the anthrax vaccine.
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Other

What Is Immunization?

For Students 9th - 10th
A general description of what vaccines are and how they work. Easy to understand.
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Other

Ethno Med: Immunization/vaccine Information Statements

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to access more than 200 health education brochures in a wide variety of languages. Many of the brochures are downloadable PDF files but some information is also available as sound or video recordings.
Online Course
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Polio Vaccinations

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the likes and differences of the two polio vaccines, Salk and Sabin.
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Other

Immunization Action Coalition: Vaccine Information About Tetanus

For Students 9th - 10th
Educational material that provides comprehensive information about tetanus and the vaccine that prevents it. Information is provided through use of a Q & A section, photos, true case histories, and references to other resources.
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The College of Physicians

The History of Vaccines

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete medical education project explores the role and uses of vaccines now and in the past. Find information and analysis about vaccination controversies; answers to frequent questions about vaccinations; timelines of diseases,...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Vaccines and Immnunizations

For Students 9th - 10th
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention site that covers just about anything you'd want to know about vaccines and immunizations, including vaccine recommendations, immunization schedules, vaccine safety, the importance of vaccines...
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World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Rabies

For Students 9th - 10th
The World Health Organization offers a detailed overview of rabies. Content focuses on incidence data, transmission of the disease, post-exposure treatment, vaccines and immunization, rabies in children, and more.
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Other

Immunization Action Coalition: Rotavirus Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
An accessible resource for exploring the rotavirus. Modules include questions and answers regarding the disease and its vaccination, photos, case histories, recommendations and links to other helpful resources.
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PBS

Nova: Making Vaccines

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the production of six different types of vaccines. This activity is interactive, allowing you to take part in the production of the different vaccines.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Cuidado Del Sitio Donde Se Aplico La Vacuna

For Students 9th - 10th
Specific information given as to how to care for the site of the smallpox vaccination after it has been given.
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Other

Netdoctor: Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment for whooping cough. Throughout this article, there are links to related information bacteria, complications and other diseases related to whooping cough. A section on the...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Louis Pasteur

For Students 9th - 10th
A fantastic biography of Louis Pasteur that discusses how he came up with his inventions and discoveries.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Edward Jenner (1749 1823)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Modern History Sourcebook of the Fordham University provides a highly detailed biography of Edward Jenner (1749-1823 CE), noted physician and discoverer of the smallpox vaccine. Also presented are three original...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Vaccines [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Fact sheet describing the importance of getting vaccinations to prevent disease.
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American Academy of Family Physicians

American Family Physician: Polio Vaccine

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides responses to common questions about the polio virus and disease, as well as information on immunization schedules for young children. Included is information on the polio vaccines risks and reactions.
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Other

Immunization Action Coalition: Vaccine Information: Hepatitis A

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive information about hepatitis A and the vaccine that prevents it. Contains a Q & A section, photos, true case histories, and references to other resources.
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Other

Immunization Action Coalition: Vaccine Information: Pertussis

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive information about pertussis and the vaccine that prevents it. Contains a Q & A section, photos and videos, true case histories, and references to other resources.
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Other

Immunization Action Coalition: Vaccine Information: Rubella

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive information about rubella and the vaccine that prevents it. Contains a Q & A section, photos, true case histories, and references to other resources.
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Other

Immunization Action Coalition: Vaccine Information: Rabies

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive information about rabies and the vaccine that prevents it. Contains a Q & A section, photos and videos, true case histories, and references to other resources.
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Other

Immunization Action Coalition: Vaccine Information: Polio

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive information about polio and the vaccine that prevents it. Contains a Q & A section, photos and videos, true case histories, and references to other resources.

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