Measles (Rubeola)

Other Places To Get Help

Online Resource

National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Web Address:	www.cdc.gov/vaccines/
This Web site provides information for consumers about vaccines and their safety and the diseases they protect against. The site also has current immunization recommendations for children, adolescents, adults, pregnant women, and people traveling to other countries. An interactive immunization scheduler is also available for all age groups.

Organizations

American Academy of Pediatrics
141 Northwest Point Boulevard
Elk Grove Village, IL  60007-1098
Phone:	(847) 434-4000
Fax:	(847) 434-8000
E-mail:	kidsdocs@aap.org
Web Address:	www.aap.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers a variety of educational materials, such as links to publications about parenting and general growth and development. Immunization information, safety and prevention tips, AAP guidelines for various conditions, and links to other organizations are also available.
National Network for Immunization Information
301 University Boulevard
Galveston, TX  77555-0351
Phone:	(409) 772-0199
Fax:	(409) 747-4995
E-mail:	nnii@i4ph.org
Web Address:	www.immunizationinfo.org
The National Network for Immunization Information provides information on immunizations, including each of the recommended childhood vaccines, the recommended childhood immunization schedule, tips on using the World Wide Web as a source of immunization and health information, and links to other helpful sites. You can also search for the vaccines that each state requires before entry into school or day care.
World Health Organization
Avenue Appia 20
1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland
E-mail:	info@who.int
Web Address:	www.who.int/en
The World Health Organization (WHO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, has 192 member states. WHO promotes technical cooperation among nations on health issues, carries out programs to control and eliminate disease, and strives to improve the quality of human life. The Web site has information on many health topics and on travelers' health.

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Author:	Debby Golonka, MPH	Last Updated: April 23, 2007
Medical Review:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Christine Hahn, MD - Epidemiology
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