Thursday, December 13, 2007

Additional Resources

Additional ResourcesPlease Note: By clicking a link to any resource listed on this page, you will be leaving the KidsHealth site.
Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF)http://www.primaryimmune.orgIDF's mission is to improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with primary immunodeficiency diseases through research and education.American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunologyhttp://www.aaaai.org/The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology offers up-to-date information and a find-an-allergist search tool.Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Association of America (CFIDS)http://www.cfids.orgThe CFIDS Association of America is a charitable organization dedicated to conquering chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Contact CFIDS at: Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Association of America P.O. Box 220398 Charlotte, NC 28222-0398 (704) 365-2343Arthritis Foundationhttp://www.arthritis.orgThe mission of this group is to support research to find the cure for and prevention of arthritis and to improve the quality of life for those affected by arthritis.Lupus Foundation of Americahttp://www.lupus.orgThe mission of the Lupus Foundation of America is to educate and support those affected by lupus and find a cure. Call: (800) 558-0121 (for written information) or (310) 670-9292 (for all other questions)American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)http://www.aap.orgThe AAP is committed to the health and well-being of infants, adolescents, and young adults. The website offers news articles and tips on health for families.National Institutes of Health (NIH)http://www.nih.govNIH is an Agency under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and offers health information and scientific resources.Leukemia & Lymphoma Societyhttp://www.leukemia-lymphoma.orgThe Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is dedicated to funding blood-cancer research, education, and patient services. The Society's mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Call: (914) 949-5213The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN)http://www.foodallergy.orgThe FAAN mession is to raise public awareness, provide advocacy and education and to advance research on behavior for all of those affected by food allergies and anaphylaxis.American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR)http://www.amfar.org/cgi-bin/iowa/index.htmlThis nonprofit organization is dedicated to the support of AIDS research, prevention, treatment education, and advocacy.

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