An information line that parents can call to get information about Reye's syndrome. Aids in early detection and educates the public and medical communities about the risk involved with using aspirin and other salicylates.nnProvides emotional support and guidance to families experiencing the trauma of Reye's Syndrome.nSupports investigation into the disease's cause, management, treatment and prevention, as well as study its impact on survivors.nnArea representatives located in Mechanicsburg, Gettysburg, Williamsport, and Shamokin.nnOther Services Provided:nnPublication of lay oriented literaturenPublication of medically oriented literaturenPublication of biannual newsletternReferral servicesnResource clearing housenSupport groupsnTelephone counselingnProfessional trainingnHealth-related education classesnSpeakers bureaunAnnual meetingnResearch grantsnGrant-in-aid programnEmergency Room postersnPublic service announcements for radio and televisionnAward-winning documentary available on VHS formatnDVD for medical health professionalsnAssists Federal and State agencies in obtaining data on Reye's Syndrome casesnCompilation of data
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