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AIDS Handbook: An Introduction
Information about the HIV virus and its transmission; about AIDS and its treatment. Written and illustrated by Eastchester Middle School students for other students.
http://www.eastchester.k12.ny.us/schools/ms/AIDS/AIDS1.html
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AIDS.net.au
Information services website is offers easy to read resources, newsletter, and details about school AIDS day.
http://www.aids.net.au
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AIDS: Education and Prevention From the Growing Epidemic
Information for teens about AIDS and HIV. Includes how it's transmitted, how many people have died, what it's structure is, and how to help stop it from spreading.
http://library.thinkquest.org/10631/
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AIDS: The War Within
Illustrated exhibit from the Museum of Science and Industry explains the AIDS lifecycle. Includes how scientists are working to stop the virus at different stages.
http://www.msichicago.org/exhibit/AIDS/
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Can I Get AIDS?
Tells how AIDS is spread and how to protect yourself against it.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/infections/stds/AIDS.html
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HIV and AIDS
Explains what the disease is, how people know they have it, and how young people can avoid it. From TeensHealth.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/stds/AIDS.html
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HIV Infection: Get the Facts
Online information for HIV peer educators, HIV positive youth, young gay men, and all interested in HIV and youth.
http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/youth/health/hiv/
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Kids Talk AIDS
Kids, youth, parents and professionals living with and affected by HIV /AIDS talk with each other.
http://www.kidstalkaids.org
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Metro TeenAIDS
Organization dedicated to preventing HIV infection among young people in the Washington DC metro area. Site includes facts about the disease and testing for it.
http://www.metroteenaids.org/
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NOVA Online: Surviving AIDS
Interactive activities show how the human immune system works, while QuickTime video clips trace the progression of the AIDS virus. Also looks at the worldwide impact of the disease, as well as the researchers who are searching for a cure. From PBS.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/aids/
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Spread No Evil
Information includes definitions, prevention tips, and disease progression. Offers a glossary and universal precautions links.
http://spreadnoevil.netfirms.com
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TeenAIDS
Explains this program of training and education for teenagers to enable them to pass on medically-sound information about HIV/AIDS to their friends and peers. Includes details of background research.
http://www.teenaids.org/
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TeensHealth: How Do People Get AIDS?
Find out how AIDS is spread and how to protect yourself against it.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/sexual_health/AIDS.html
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Thinkquest: All About AIDS
Bilingual site in English and Spanish by 7th and 8th grade students. A look at the facts and myths. Includes history, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. A winning entry in the October 2003 Thinkquest competition.
http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/01335/
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ThinkQuest: Kids, All You Need to Know about AIDS
Explains the disease and tells about the latest treatments. Also includes tips for staying safe.
http://library.thinkquest.org/J003087F/
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