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Vaccines: Why Do I Have to Get Shots?

A vaccine essentially helps your immune system crack the code of a certain illness. When a vaccine enters the body, the immune system responds the same way it would to any germ.

Getting Your Shots
Frequently Asked Questions About Immunizations
Guide to Immunizations
Vaccines – Bam.gov

A girl getting a vaccination shot

Government Sites

Bike Helment Information - Learn the correct way to wear a bike helmet.

Bullying - GirlsHealth.gov - If you've ever been the target of harsh and unkind words, you know how hurtful it can be; this gives the low-down on bullying among girls, which is more common than you might think.

Chemicals Around Your House Quiz - Take the quiz to find out how much you know about chemicals in your house.

Club Drugs - Get the Truth - The term "club drugs" refers to a wide variety of drugs often used at all-night dance parties ("raves"), nightclubs, and concerts. Club drugs can damage the neurons in your brain, impairing your senses, memory, judgment, and coordination.

Cyberbullying - StopBullying.gov - Cyberbullying, which is sometimes referred to as online social cruelty or electronic bullying, can involve: Sending mean, vulgar, or threatening messages or images or pretending to be someone else in order to make that person look bad.

Drug Facts - Learn the truth about drugs, how to be healthy, and best of all, how to have fun!

Environmental Resources for Students - Learn about projects, careers, ecosystems and much more.

Food Safety - Want to learn more about food safety? Become a food detective, join the Scrub Club, play games and much more.

GirlsHealth.gov - 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.

Port - Tox Town - Learn about toxic chemicals and environmental health risks you might encounter in everyday life, in everyday places, such as beaches, rivers, and shipyards. (Flash required)

Rabies Safety - Learn about rabies and how to protect your pet.

Railroad Safety - Learn the signs and rules of railroad safety.

Safety - GirlsHealth.gov - It’s important to know that you do have the power to help keep yourself safe, whether out with friends, surfing the web, or even while exercising.

Stop Bullying .gov - Find out what bullying is and what you can do to stop it.

Stop Underage Drinking - Help young people take a stand against underage alcohol use and discover fun, alcohol-free ways to spend their time.

Sunburn - Ultraviolet (UV) rays are an invisible form of radiation. They can penetrate your skin and damage your skin cells. Sunburns are a sign of skin damage.

There Is No Safe Sun Tan - Too much sun without protection can cause skin damage, eye problems, and more serious health problems such as skin cancer and lip cancer.

Tox Town - Learn about toxic chemicals and environmental health risks you might encounter in everyday life, in everyday places.

Tox Town City - Learn about toxic chemicals and environmental health risks you might encounter in everyday life, in everyday places, such as schools, parks, offices and stores.

Tox Town Farm - Learn about toxic chemicals and environmental health risks you might encounter in everyday life, in everyday places, such as a barn, a land fill or a shed.

Tox Town Town - Learn about toxic chemicals and environmental health risks you might encounter in everyday life, in everyday places, such as your home, your school, stores, and the park.

Webisodes - Stop Bullying .gov - Bullying also can happen on-line or electronically. These animated webisodes features K.B.and her friends dealing with bullying at school.

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Other Resources

Bullies - What is Bullying? - No matter what situation or form it comes in, bullying can make you feel depressed, hurt, and alone. So It's My Life put together this guide to give you all the basics of dealing with bullies.

Car and Bus Safety - Learn the rules of car and bus safety.

Cyberbullying - Most of us know bullies. They hurt others to make themselves look bigger and tougher. Cyberbullies do the same kind of thing on the Internet.

Cyberbullying & Internet Harrassment - Resources for kids and teens who have questions about or have been targeted by online harassment. (Flash required)

Cyberbullying Prevention - Online bullying, called cyberbullying, happens when kids use the Internet, cell phones, or other devices to send or post text or images intended to hurt or embarrass another person.

Flu - Find out about this new flu and what is the best defense against it.

It's My Life - Share your stories, play games and watch video clips of other kids talking about their feelings and experiences; get advice from older kids and experts.(Flash required)

Steering Your Way To Bicycle Safety - Before you pull your bike out of the garage, read a little about bicycle safety - why it's so important and what you can do to ride safely.

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