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  • Reviewer: Brian Randall
  • Review Date: 09/2012 -
  • Update Date: 00/91/2012 -

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RESOURCES

  • Address:

    1600 Clifton RD

    Atlanta, GA 30333

  • Phone:

    404-639-3534

    1-800-311-3435

  • E-mail Address:

    cdcinfo@cdc.gov

  • Internet Address:

    http://www.cdc.gov

    http://www.cdc.gov/netinfo.htm

  • Description of Services Provided:

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a federal agency with a goal of protecting the health and safety of people in the US. In their "Health Topics A-Z" you'll find a fact sheet on chickenpox covering everything from treatment to vaccination.

RESOURCES

  • Address:

    NIP Public Inquiries

    Mailstop E-05

    1600 Clifton Rd., NE

    Atlanta, GA 30333

  • E-mail Address:

    NIPINFO@cdc.gov

  • Phone:

    1-800-232-4636

  • Internet Address:

    http://www.cdc.gov/nip/default.htm

  • Description of Services Provided:

    The National Immunization Program's website provides information on the chickenpox vaccine. The information may be particularly helpful for regular travelers.

RESOURCES

  • Address:

    11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway

    Leawood, KS 66211-2672

  • Mailing Address:

    PO Box 11210

    Shawnee Mission, KS 66207-1210

  • E-mail Address:

    fp@aafp.org

  • Phone:

    1-800-274-2237

  • Internet Address:

    http://www.aafp.org

  • Description of Services Provided:

    This site covers all you need to know to keep your family healthy. You can read up on the treatment of chickenpox as well as special concerns for pregnant women.