The Division of Sexually Transmitted Diseases provides national leadership, research, policy development, and scientific information to help people live safer, healthier lives by the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and their complications.

The International Trachoma Initiative

330 West Ponce de Leon Avenue

Decatur, GA 30030

1-800-765-7173

http://www.trachoma.org

Many diseases of national and international interest have stimulated private organizations dedicated to a single or a few conditions. Trachoma, a chlamydial disease, is an international problem of major proportions, particularly in the developing nations. The organization provides information to the public and mobilizes resources.

Office on Women's Health

Department of Health and Human Services

200 Independence Avenue, SW

Room 712E

Washington, DC 20201

1-800-994-9662

The Office on Women's Health (OWH) vision is to ensure that "All Women and Girls are Healthier and Have a Better Sense of Well Being." Its mission is to "provide leadership to promote health equity for women and girls through sex/gender-specific approaches." The website provides health and wellness information, statistics, and health tools for the public and medical professionals.

https://www.womenshealth.gov

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease

NIAID Communications and Government Relations

5601 Fishers Lane

MSC 9806

Bethesda, MD 20892-9806

301-496-5717

1-866-284-4107

https://www.niaid.nih.gov

Look here for information about a variety of allergies, infections, and skin conditions, including shingles. This site provides a lot of information on research studies, including information for people interested in participating in the Shingles Prevention Study.

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