Research Guides: Drug &amp; Medical Information: Free Online Resources: Information for Consumers

General Drug Information for Consumers

EthnoMed
Information about cultural beliefs, medical issues, and other related issues pertinent to the health care of recent immigrants to the U.S., many of whom are refugees fleeing war-torn parts of the world.
Genetics Home Reference
Human genetics information in plain language, including a basic introduction to genetics and description of genetic diseases, disorders, and conditions.

Consumer Product Information Center
Information on over 8,000 consumer products, allowing users to research products based on chemical ingredients. Can browse or search this database by products, ingredients, or Material Safety Data Sheets to easily locate the desired information. From DeLima Associates. Funded by National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Public Health Service, Department of Health & Human Services. The former Household Products Database was based on CPID data.

TeensHealth
Produced by the Nemours Foundation with accurate, up-to-date, and jargon-free health information especially for teens and young adults. Information in both English and Spanish.
Traveler's Health
This section of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website indicates health information for specific designations, recommended vaccinations, and other "know before you go" resources. (For travel advisories and entry/exit requirements, see

Subjects: Pharmacy

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