Viruses

Resources in this category:

Hepatitis B Foundation
http://www.hepb.org/

"The Hepatitis B Foundation is a volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating hepatitis B through public education and cure research programs." The website features information and advice on the hepatitis B virus (HBV), the latest on new drug therapies, catalog of available literature, FAQs regarding HBV, directory of liver specialists and links to related sites.

National Association of People with AIDS
http://www.napwa.org/

"NAPWA speaks for all people infected and affected by HIV in the United States.  For more than a decade, NAPWA has guided the nation toward a moral agenda to save lives, support research for a cure, and stop human suffering.  Our national presence gives voice to the often silent lives of people living with HIV, one that is collectively loud, present, and active." This site contains the latest news from the political arena, a listing of national events and an index of educational information available from NAPWA.

National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
http://www.nfid.org/

"The mission of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is: to support research that will lead to a better understanding of the causes, cures, and prevention of infectious diseases; to encourage and sponsor public and professional education programs; to aid in the prevention of infectious diseases." The site has a virtual library of diseases, health factsheets, as well as information about NFID publications, fellowships, and conferences.

National Vaccine Information Center
http://www.nvic.org//

"The National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) operated by Dissatisfied Parents Together (DPT) is a national, non-profit educational organization advocating reformation of the mass vaccination system. NVIC is dedicated to the prevention of vaccine injuries and deaths through public education. NVIC provides assistance to parents whose children have suffered vaccine reactions; promotes research to evaluate vaccine safety and effectiveness; and monitors vaccine research, development, policymaking and legislation. NVIC supports the right of citizens to exercise informed consent and make educated, independent vaccination decisions for themselves and their children." This website contains sample vaccine reaction stories, information on various vaccines, an article on the connection between autism and vaccinations, descriptions of ongoing research, membership information and links to other related sites.

Vaccine Policy Institute
http://www.vaccinepolicy.org/

"The Vaccine Policy Institute (previously, Ohio Parents for Vaccine Safety) is a national, non-profit, 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization which researches vaccine safety and effectiveness issues in the medical and legal literature, and monitors federal vaccine policy-making commissions in Washington, D.C. and at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia."