Resource Guide for Chickenpox

Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Address:
1600 Clifton RD
Atlanta, GA 30333

Phone:
404-639-3534
1-800-311-3435

E-mail Address:
[email protected]

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.

National Immunization Program

Address:
NIP Public Inquiries
Mailstop E-05
1600 Clifton Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30333

E-mail Address:
[email protected]

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.

American Academy of Family Physicians

Address:
11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway
Leawood, KS 66211-2672

Mailing Address:
PO Box 11210
Shawnee Mission, KS 66207-1210

E-mail Address:
[email protected]

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.