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Kids Health Websites
Government, nonprofit and commercial kids health websites compiled by the Federal Consumer Information Center.
| Government Sites |
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Girls Health - The www.4girls.gov web site, developed by the
Office on Women’s Health in the Department of Health and Human Services gives girls between the ages of
10 and 16 reliable, current health information. The site focuses on many health topics that respond to
adolescent girls’ health concerns and motivates girls to choose healthy behaviors using positive, supportive
and non-threatening messages. |
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About Faces - This site gives great
information about different parts of your face - from your eyes to your oral cavity |
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Air Quality Index - Learn how air
pollution is measured, about the Air Quality Index (AQI), and how the index can be a quick way to tell
people how good or bad something is. The AQI uses colors, and numbers, and words to tell you about the
air. |
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America Museum of Natural
History - Infection Detection Protection - Learn about microbes
and infection. Learn about flu and how microbes spread. |
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BAM! - was created by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to answer kids' questions on health issues and recommend ways to
make their bodies and minds healthier, stronger, and safer. |
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Children's Inn at NIH - Located in
Bethesda, Maryland, National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the premier biomedical research facility in the
world. Children receive treatment for illnesses such as cancer, heart, lung, blood, bone and growth
disorders, mental illnesses, and HIV infection. |
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FDA Kids' Page - Learn about animal
care, food safety, vaccines and much more about the Food and Drug Administration. |
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FEMA for Kids - This site teaches you
how to be prepared for disasters and how you can prevent disasters by taking action now! You can also learn
what causes disasters, play games, read stories and more. |
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Food Safety - Gateway to food safety
information. |
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For Kids Only - The
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information advises - - be smart - - don’t start! Learn the facts
on just saying no to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. |
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For
Students - Educational Resources - Office of Science Education -
This site from the National Institute of Health lists links to great pages from various websites and learning
tools to publications and more- all about science and health. |
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Freevibe.com - No lectures - just the facts.
Learn the truth about drugs, how to be healthy, and best of all, how to have fun! This page is from the
Office of National Drug Control Policy. |
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Get It Straight - The Facts About
Drugs - This site, from the Drug Enforcement Administration,
explains about the types of drugs and the effects they can have on your body. The is site also provides
quizzes and activities. |
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Girl Power - HHS addresses health
messages to the unique needs, interests, and challenges of today’s young girls. |
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Global Health Odyssey - Mini Tour for
Kids - Information of field investigations, health promotion,
laboratory investigations, and hazardous waste. |
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Global Health Odyssey Disease Cards - This card set has photos and information about some of the infectious diseases that Center
for Disease Control studies. You can view the set online or download and print your own
copy. |
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healthfinder - Fun way to learn about
health and safety issues. |
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Indian Health Service Kids
Page - Go to Indian Country with canine celebs McGruff and
Scruff at the Indian Health Service's kid's page. This site features word-finds, a comic book, and a Native
American newsletter for kids, but the best feature is the use of traditional Native American stories to teach
kids decision-making skills about alcohol, drugs, gangs and abuse. |
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Kids' Quest On Disability and
Health - This site helps kids to think about people with disabilities
and some of the issues related to participation in daily activities, health, and
accessibility. |
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Milk Matters - Kids and Teens - The games and activities on this page will help you to learn more about calcium, and why
it’s important for strong bones and healthy teeth. You’ll also find out how much calcium you need every
day, and what foods you can eat to get calcium |
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National Institute On Drug Abuse for
Teens - The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) created this
Web site to educate adolescents ages 11 through 15 on the science behind drug abuse. NIDA enlisted the
help of teens in developing the site to ensure that the content addresses appropriate questions and timely
concerns. |
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NIDCD Kids and
Teachers - How loud is too loud? How does sound travel? The
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (whew! that's a mouthful!) has the
answers to these questions and lots more info on hearing and sound. |
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NIEHS Kids' Page - Learn how the
environment affects your health. Get ideas for science projects, tackle some brainteasers, and
more. |
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Powerful Bones. Powerful Girls - Healthy bones are important. Get tips on eating right and exercise, take a quiz to test your
knowledge, and play some fun games along the way. |
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Smoke-Free Kids & Don't Smoke - The
web site encourages adolescent girls (and boys!) to participate in soccer as a way to maintain physical
fitness and resist pressures to smoke. |
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Soy Unica - Your body and mind are
growing and changing every day. Explore your thoughts and feelings, and you'll discover more about
yourself and accept the changes in your life. |
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Team Nutrition - To help meet the goal
of healthier children, USDA launched Team Nutrition. Learn more about this initiative to help make
implementation of the new policy in schools easier and more successful. |
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The Cool Spot - This is a place where
you can learn about being yourself and getting the facts about underage drinking. |
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The Mine Safety and Health
Administration - Look here for information about the dangers of
playing near or in mines. |
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The National 4 H USA.org - 4-H is the
youth education branch of the Cooperative Extension Service, a program of the United States Department
of Agriculture. Each state and each county has access to a County Extension office for both youth and adult
programs. 4-H is fun with friends. 4-H is learning and doing cool things. 4-H is meetings, camp, workshops,
social activities, trips, and fairs. 4-H is leadership opportunities and helping others. 4-H is responsibility and
hard work and success. |
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Tips4Youth - Tobacco Information and
Prevention Source (TIPS) on how to save your money and your life! Plus some cool free
stuff. |
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U.S. Air Force Services Family Member
Programs - This page lists special programs and activities for kids
and teens. |
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USDA for Kids - Learn about resource
conservation, gardening and science to farming and food safety. |
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USFA Kids Page - The U.S. Fire
Administration’s kids page is full of tips that can help you and your family be safe from fire. Test your
knowledge identify fire hazards and escape planning knowledge. |
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Vince & Larry's Safety City - Here is some
important information to keep in mind when you’re out-and-about. |
| Organization Sites |
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Alzheimer’s Associations Kids and Teens
Page - This page provides resources to help you learn about
Alzheimer’s disease and understand how it affects you. |
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American Dental Association's
Animations and Games Page - Animations will show you how to
brush and when a baby's teeth shed, demonstrate root canal treatment and more. There's also a "Visit The
Dentist" story. |
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Computer Ergonomics for Elementary
Schools - The CergoS web site will show you some simple ways to
make sure that your body is safe and comfortable while using a computer. |
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For Kids Only - Be Smart Don't
Start - Provides information on how to start anti-drug campaigns at
your school, how to help a friend or loved one with a drug problem, and tips on how to just say
no. |
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It's My Life - Read the Q&A's about
different types of emotions, share your thoughts about concerns at school, and read what other kids have to
say. |
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Kids Health for Kids - KidsHealth has
information on dealing with feelings, staying healthy, diseases and fun stuff too. |
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KidsHealth - Dealing with feelings you
are unsure of? Want to know more about your dreams? Kids talk - Check out the answers to all you
questions. |
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Knowledge Network for Mental Illness - Kids
Page - Learn about mental health--talking about how you think,
feel, and act everyday. Are you mad, glad, sad, or scared? What do you do about it? |
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Mr. Rogers Neighborhood - Are you
unsure about some ot the scary (violent) things you see on TV or read about? Make sure to talk about your
concerns. |
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Smart-Mouth.org - A fun, interactive site
to help children learn about nutrition. There are quick facts (called "Snacktoids"), recipes, articles, video
clips, and games all designed to promote healthy eating habits. |
| Education Sites |
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Healthy Hopping - Find
fun ways to be more active through jumping rope and how to have more nutritious meals and
snacks. |
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Neuroscience for Kids - has
been created for all students who would like to learn more about the nervous system. Enjoy the activities
and experiments as you learn about the brain and spinal cord. |
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Out On A Limb - A Guide To Getting
Along - This website is designed to help teach youth how to better
manage conflicts and challenges they face on a daily basis. You can learn to manage conflicts peacefully
while also having a lot of fun with Maria and her friends. |
| Commercial Sites |
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Brainpop.com - BrainPOP's unique,
award-winning Health, Science and Technology (HS&T) content is based on original, animated movies
created to explain the human body and the world around us in an engaging, interactive journey for
kids. |
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Get Your Angries Out - Anger
Management - Everyone gets the angries. But sometimes they
make us say and do things that we don't really mean. Learn how to release those mads in safe ways, so that
no one gets hurt and we feel better. |
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Pork 4 Kids - Food Fun Zone - Here's a
fun page for kids so they will enjoy learning more about pork. This page contains a Food Pyramid Puzzle
Game, Watch a Cartoon Show, and more. |
