Infection, Detection, Protection
A Message From Us to You

We hope this family magazine will help students, families and teachers understand what causes infectious disease and what they can do to help prevent it.

This magazine was made possible by a generous grant from an anonymous foundation.

This Web site was produced in conjunction with Epidemic! The World of Infectious Disease, an exhibition made possible through the generous support of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. Major funding has also been provided by the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Endowment Fund.

Developed by the National Center for Science Literacy, Education and Technology, American Museum of Natural History, Ellen V. Futter, President.


FROM THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY:
Producer: Caroline Nobel
Production Coordinator: Francine Millman
Art Director: Patty Abt
Technical Producer: Kevin Daniel
Content Developers: Varuni Kulasekera, Ph.D. and Rob DeSalle, Ph.D.
Writer: Jordan Brown
3D Microbe Models: James Stoop

DESIGNED BY Design Five, Inc., NYC

WEB ADAPTATION BY SUSAN BRAND STUDIO, INC.
Interface Design and Art Direction: Susan Brand
Asset and Production Management: Lynn Keller
Additional Illustration: Eleanor Shelton

SHOCKWAVE ACTIVITIES: StudioVR

Special thanks to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Illustrations:
How Lou Got The Flu,
The Prevention Convention: Daryll Collins
Homepage,
Meet The Microbes,
Wash Your Hands: Patty O'Friel
Bacteria In The Cafeteria: Bob Staake

Photography:
Meet The Microbes,
Infection,
The Amazing Microbe Hunters: Dennis Finnin
Dr. Jonas Salk: courtesy of the March of Dimes
Dr. Robert Gallo: courtesy of the Institute of Human Virology
Dr. Luc Montagnier: photo by Patrick Allard, R.E.A. Agency
Edward Jenner: courtesy of the New York Academy of Medicine
all microbe photos: Photo Researchers, Inc.

Take Action

Infection • Detection • Protection

With this Web site, we have celebrated the triumphs of microbe hunters and disease detectives. Today, scientists know how to battle and even prevent many diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. Thanks to vaccines, some deadly diseases--such as smallpox and polio--no longer claim millions of lives in the U.S.

But the struggle continues around the world. With many diseases such as the flu and AIDS, there is much we still need to learn. According to the American Society of Microbiology, infectious disease is the leading cause of death in the world.

Here's how you can help:
• SHARE what you've learned with your friends and family.

• SHOW your concern by caring for sick people in your community.

• Oh, and one more thing--WASH YOUR HANDS!