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Dawson, Jeffrey R.; And Others – 1986
This monograph was designed for the high school biology curriculum. The first section reviews the major areas of importance in immunology. Section three contains six instructional activities for the high school classroom and the second section contains teacher's materials for those activities. The activities address for students some of the major…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Allergy, Biology, Communicable Diseases
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Dorman, John M. – Journal of American College Health, 2000
Discusses fungal, bacterial, and viral infections that may strike athletes during competition, highlighting possible risks of hepatitis, herpes, and HIV. Athletes generally are more at risk off the playing field than while competing. Requiring immunizations against measles and hepatitis B prior to college admission would eliminate two diseases.…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Athletes, Athletics, Bacteria
World Health Organization, Copenhagen (Denmark). Regional Office for Europe. – 1987
Reflecting worldwide concern over the spread of the AIDS epidemic, the Sexuality and Family Planning Unit of the World Health Organization's Regional Office for Europe brought advisors from seven European countries and the United States together to engage in a discussion of AIDS and the newborn, and that consultation forms the basis of this…
Descriptors: Abortions, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adoption, Disease Control
Andersen, Richard D.; And Others – 1994
Noting the rapid changes occurring in the world of infectious diseases, this book provides updated information for care providers, educators, and parents on the increasingly complex issues of childhood infection. The book is organized into two parts. The first part discusses general considerations for group settings. Chapter 1 introduces the…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Child Caregivers, Child Health, Communicable Diseases
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Pinkerton, Steven D.; Abramson, Paul R. – Evaluation Review, 1993
Biomedical, logistic, economic, social, and psychosocial issues related to the successful distribution and use of a vaccine for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are reviewed. A mathematical model is introduced as an aid in conceptualizing these issues. The HIV vaccine should be seen as an adjunct to behavioral modification. (SLD)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Behavior Modification, Contraception, Disease Control
United Nations Children's Fund, New York, NY. – 2002
Noting that each year nearly 11 million children die from preventable causes before reaching their fifth birthday, this handbook contains practical, low-cost ways of protecting children's lives and health. The handbook is directed to those in positions to communicate the information to families, such as health workers, teachers, government…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Birth, Breastfeeding, Child Development