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Mad Cow Disease

• Bovine Spongiform Encepbalopathy (BSE) "Mad Cow Disease

Learn about Mad Cow disease and how it can be prevented, frequently asked questions and the latest on our meat safety. (http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/bse.html) 

• BSE Mad Cow Disease

This site offers the latest news on Mad Cow Disease plus information about the the risk to humans and prevention.  (http://www.agctr.lsu.edu/eden/bse)

Lyme Disease

• Lyme Disease Home Page

  This CDC site offers useful information on Lyme Disease including identification of ticks, high risk areas, prevention and treatment. (http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme/index.htm)

West Nile

• West Nile Virus:  What You Need to Know

This CDC fact sheet provides useful information on West Nile virus including symptoms, how it spreads, and treatment. (http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/)

• Fight the Bite

A West Nile virus prevention education campaign developed by Colorado State and local health departments.. (http://www.fightthebitecolorado.com/)

Sponsored by the Nemour Foundation

• All-Terrain Vehicles Put Children at Risk for Serious Injuries

Information for parents on ATV safety and children.  (http://www.kidshealth.org.research/atv.html)

SARS

• What Everyone Should Know About SARS

  Information about SARS, questions, and answers, prevention and quarantine to prevent spread of disease. (http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/basics.htm)