Public Health Challenges, Checklists

Basic information on immunizations covering the basics of what, why, and when can be found on the Nemours Foundation "Kids Health" site.

Is your community walkable? Download a .pdf checklist from the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center to help you find the answer. Take a walk and use this checklist to decide if your neighborhood is a friendly place to walk. The site offers suggestions for action if the answer is no.

The National Library of Medicine has released a PDA software tool designed to help first responders when they arrive at a hazardous material (Hazmat) incident, such as a chemical spill. The software, WISER (Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders), provides the emergency responder with critical information on hazardous substances, including physical characteristics, human health data, and containment and suppression information. WISER for Palm OS and for Pocket PC is available without charge for downloading at http://WISER.nlm.nih.gov.

Download the 15-page .pdf file from the APHA Web site.