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

Government Sites

Air Quality - 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. (Flash required)

Air Quality Mystery Activity - Read this book and find out how Coco and his friends solve this mystery as they learn about air quality and how to stay healthy when the air quality is bad.

Beach Kids - Safety - Find things to know about being safe at your beach.

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

Bike Safety - Learn about bike riding safety tips.

Coast Guard Coloring and Activity Books - Learn about the U.S. Coast Guard through these coloring and activity books.

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.

Disaster Preparedness - Read what you can do to be ready in case a disaster comes your way. (Flash required)

Emergency Preparation Videos - Do you know the steps you have to take if there's an emergency like a fire or earthquake? Watch these videos to learn and be prepared.

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

FBI Kids Page - Learn about the FBI through games, tips, stories, and activities. (Flash required)

FCC Kids Zone - Have fun with quizzes and games as you learn about the agency. Read news articles written just for you.

FDA for Kids - Songs, quizzes, interactive games, crossword puzzles, and more help kids learn about health and safety.

FEMA for Kids - Learn what causes disasters, play games, read stories and become a Disaster Action Kid. (Flash required)

Fire Safety - Learn about home fire safety, smoke alarms, and how to escape from a fire through crossword puzzles, word search, and coloring pages.

Fish Kids - Learn to identify fish that are healthy to eat. (Flash required)

Flu Prevention Tips - Elmo and Gordon from Sesame Street offer flu prevention tips.

Food Detectives Fight BAC! - Bacteria lives dirty hands. Eeeww! Play this game and you'll learn how to fight this disgusting enemy.

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

Food Safety Education for Kids - Activity sheets to teach you how to be food safe.

Hard Facts About Helmets - If you like recreational activities that involve wheels, concrete or asphalt, then protect your brain by wearing a helmet.

healthfinder.gov Health Sites - Fun way to learn about health and safety issues. Play games, enter an art contest, learn safe surfing tips, and more at this cool site!

Household Chemicals - Learn about toxic substances, household products, and what to do in case of accidents. Try your hand at puzzles and take a house tour.

Kidd Safety - Explore and play challenging safety games.

News You Can Use - The news can be full of stories about bad things like tornadoes, hurricanes, disease threats, bombings, kidnappings, and war. Visit this useful site to learn tips on understanding just what it all really means.

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

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

Safety On the Road - You are making more decisions for yourself and will need to keep yourself safe. Follow these tips to help keep yourself out of danger.

Scooter Safety - Safety tips all kids should follow when riding their scooters.

Staying Healthy Every Day - Practice these good habits to stay healthy every day.

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.

Sun Proof - Bam.gov - It's key to get outside and get active - just make sure you're protected! You always need sun protection - it's just another part of your gear!

SunWise Kids - It's fun to play in the sun, but did you know that too much sun can be bad for you? If you ever had sunburn, you have felt some of the bad effects of too much sun and ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

ToxMystery - Join Toxie the cat and search his house for the possible dangers of the chemical substances in the home.

Tsunami Survival Story - Read this story and find out how to stay safe during a Tsunami.

Tsunamis Video - An animated short film to educate kids about tsunamis and how to be prepared.

Water Safety - Find fun activity sheets, a lock game and more as you learn about being safe in the water. (Flash required)

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.

Your Safety - Keep yourself safe with information on having the right gear, being water smart, wearing sun proof, and more.

Other Resources

Boating Safety - Stay safe when boating, canoeing and fishing.

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.

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.

Farm Safety - Learn farm safety at this fun website games and a quiz.

Fire Safety Games - Learn about the different parts of a fire truck, print a Home Safety Checklist and play fun arcade games. (Shockwave required)

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

Forest Fire Safety - Join Smokey Bear for some forest and campfire fun and, along the way, discover Smokey's rules for forest fire safety and prevention so that you can become a member of Smokey's team! (Flash required)

Home Safety Games - Learn to follow safety rules around your home.

How to be Safe When You’re in the Sun - If you're going to be out in the sun, especially on a hot day, you need to stay safe and not get sunburned.

Internet Safety for Kids - Visit this cool site to view a slide show on how to be safe in many situations. Learn about crime prevention, personal safety, Internet safety, and more.

Internet Smart Kids - Do you like to surf the net? Learn how to be safe and have fun while surfing the World Wide Web. Lots of games, too! (Flash required)

McGruff the Crime Dog - This site provides puzzles, tips, and stories to help children to learn important safety lessons. (Flash required)

Swimming - KidsHealth.org - Swimming is a lot of fun, but drowning is a real danger. Let's find out how to stay safe in the water.

Page Revised - 11/8/2011