EPA Office of Children's Health Protection provides a good list of children's health resources on the web.
This organization has a wide variety of information about the health effects of toxic chemicals on children. Produced Training Manual on Pediatric Environmental Health: Putting it Into Practice, and an environmental resource guide of organizations active in the field of children's environmental health
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Farm Safety 4 Just Kids (FS4JK) promotes a safe farm environment to prevent health hazards, injuries, and fatalities to children and youth.
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The National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety - Organization that addresses health and safety issues of children exposed to hazards associated with agricultural work and rural environments. Offers numerous resources.
Children's Health Environmental Network (CHEC) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public, specifically parents and caregivers, about environmental toxins that affect children's health. Their website features HealtheHouse, an interactive web resource for environmental health risks children face in the home.
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Find local treatment locations. 1-800-451-2229
Beyond Pesticides/National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides provides pesticide fact sheets, action alerts and information on what to do in a pesticide emergency.
Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides - promotes healthy solutions to pest problems and publishes the Journal on Pesticide Reform.
Pesticide Action Network of North America - promotes healthier, more effective pest management and houses the Pesticide Action Network Pesticide Database - a database of pesticide toxicity and regulatory information. The reference section provides general information about pesticides and their health effects.
Rachel Carson Council -Serves as a clearinghouse and library with information at both scientific and layperson levels on pesticide-related issues.
Pesticide Education Center - Organization dedicated to educating workers and the general public about the health effects of pesticide exposure
Pesticide Watch and Pesticide Watch Education Fund - Sister organizations dedicated to fighting dangerous pesticide use in California communities.
EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs -provides resources for pesticide safety, chemical information, pesticide registration, and legislation.
Locate updated cancer education material and find states that provide financial assistance.
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Legal advice for cancer patients. 213-736-1455
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This site includes a comprehensive listing of complete cancer services.
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Find information on prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential cancer related material.
For insight into the day-to-day life of a migrant farmworker's child, read The Barefoot Heart, by Elva Trevino Hart.
Prevention of Hepatitis A Through Active or Passive Immunization: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) MMWR 2006;55[No.RR-07].
MMWR 2005,54(No. RR-16) Please note: Be sure to access the 3 important appendices to get the complete document.
Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the American Academy of Pediatrics, MMWR 1996;45 [No. RR-13].
This site has a list of all mammography sites and hotlines in SD. 800-738-2301