The American Social Health Association is dedicated to improving public health especially as related to sexual transmitted diseases. The website provides information on STIs as well as contact information for any questions. (
http://www.ashastd.org
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The CDC Center for STD Prevention provides general information on HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases and tuberculosis, and on the work of the National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention. There is a link for teachers only and contains resources that can be used in the classroom. (
http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/od/nchstp.html
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This site documents the U.S. goals and objectives for the year 2010 in terms of public health. The goals provide researchers and professionals with targets for their health promotion efforts. There is also a lot of valuable information for consumers. Click on the tab labeled "being a healthy person" or the tab on health information. (
http://www.health.gov/healthypeople
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The HIV Vaccine Trials Network is an international collaboration of scientists searching for a vaccine for HIV. Information on the trials and locations are provided. (
http://www.hvtn.org
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This division of the NIH provides funding to researchers studying STD's. Information for consumers is also available since the goal of the research is to ultimately impact public health. (
http://www.niaid.nih.gov
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This website is provided as a service from the US Department of Health and Human Services. Information on HIV/AIDS treatment, research, and prevention is provided. (
http://www.aidsinfo.nih.gov
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