Reye Syndrome - Other Places To Get Help
SYMPTOMS & TREATMENTS
Organizations
| National Institute of Neurological Disorders andStroke | |
| P.O. Box 5801 | |
| Bethesda, MD20824 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-352-9424 (301) 496-5751 |
| TDD: | (301) 468-5981 |
| Web Address: | www.ninds.nih.gov |
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a part of the National Institutes of Health, is the leading U.S. federal government agency supporting research on brain and nervous system disorders. It provides the public with educational materials and information about these disorders. | |
| American Academy of Pediatrics | |
| 141 Northwest Point Boulevard | |
| Elk Grove Village, IL60007-1098 | |
| Phone: | (847) 434-4000 |
| Fax: | (847) 434-8000 |
| E-mail: | kidsdocs@aap.org |
| Web Address: | www.aap.org |
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers a variety of educational materials, such as links to publications about parenting and general growth and development. Immunization information, safety and prevention tips, AAP guidelines for various conditions, and links to other organizations are also available. | |
| KidsHealth for Parents, Children, andTeens | |
| 10140 Centurion Parkway North | |
| Jacksonville, FL32256 | |
| Phone: | (904) 697-4100 |
| Fax: | (904) 697-4125 |
| Web Address: | www.kidshealth.org |
This Web site is sponsored by the Nemours Foundation. It has a wide range of information about children's health, from allergies and diseases to normal growth and development (birth to adolescence). This Web site offers separate areas for kids, teens, and parents, each providing age-appropriate information that the child or parent can understand. You can sign up to get weekly e-mails about your area of interest. | |
| National Reye's Syndrome Foundation | |
| 426 North Lewis Street | |
| Bryan, OH43506 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-233-7393 (419) 924-9000 |
| Fax: | (419) 924-9999 |
| E-mail: | nrsf@reyessyndrome.org |
| Web Address: | www.reyessyndrome.org |
The National Reye's Syndrome Foundation (NRSF) is a citizen group with a scientific advisory board. NRSF provides information about the risks of using aspirin and other salicylates. The group strives to raise awareness about early detection and support families affected by Reye's syndrome. The Web site has a list of ingredients to avoid during viral infections. | |
| Author: | Debby Golonka, MPH | Last Updated: September 18, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Donald Sproule, MD, CM, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine | |
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