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PKIDs' (Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases) mission is to educate the public about infectious diseases, the methods of prevention and transmission, the latest advances in medicine, and the elimination of social stigma borne by the infected; and to assist the families of the children living with hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, or other chronic, viral infectious diseases with emotional, financial and informational support.
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PKIDsOrg commented on whooping cough in 7 week old baby
"Thank you for sharing this. I'm so sorry for your child and for all of you worrying about him. Whooping cough is horrendous for babies and I know y..."
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PKIDsOrg commented on Pneumococcal Disease: A Family's Story (full video)
"@Brighteyes1ful Studies show that vaccines are the most effective way to protect against these diseases."
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PKIDsOrg commented on Pertussis-Whooping Cough: A Family's Story (full video)
"@bmensen1 blaming others in anger rarely accomplishes anything. We're hoping that more people will get educated about the importance of getting vac..."
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"@TheAnn0929 It's not clear that blaming anyone will help. We're hoping that once people know the right information, they'll take the right action"
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PKIDs (Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases)
PKIDs started in 1996 when some parents couldn't find babysitters, playmates, or even many relatives willing to spend time with their children. Fear and ignorance of hepatitis B and C and HIV make people do such things.
The search for parents sharing their situation turned up no formal organization, but they did find lots of other moms and dads searching. Consequently, PKIDs incorporated as a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit in 1997.
As a pediatric organization, we fill a void in the nonprofit world and work with many national groups as the children's representative. We believe that much can be done when groups work together and we initiate and/or support such undertakings.
We encourage global childhood immunizations, using standard precautions in daily living, research to find cures for hepatitis B and C and HIV, prevention of the spread of infectious disease and elimination of fear of those living with these diseases through the education of kids and adults. Toward that end, we're constantly working to find creative projects that will change risky behaviors, illuminate minds and ensure the good health of children.
The search for parents sharing their situation turned up no formal organization, but they did find lots of other moms and dads searching. Consequently, PKIDs incorporated as a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit in 1997.
As a pediatric organization, we fill a void in the nonprofit world and work with many national groups as the children's representative. We believe that much can be done when groups work together and we initiate and/or support such undertakings.
We encourage global childhood immunizations, using standard precautions in daily living, research to find cures for hepatitis B and C and HIV, prevention of the spread of infectious disease and elimination of fear of those living with these diseases through the education of kids and adults. Toward that end, we're constantly working to find creative projects that will change risky behaviors, illuminate minds and ensure the good health of children.
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Our contest group is not functioning correctly (broken links, etc). Please visit our contest webpage -- pkids.org/contest -- for updated instructions on submitting a video for the contest.
We apologize for the inconvenience. Please feel free to contact us with any questions -- our info is listed on the contest webpage. Thanks!
Global Handwashing Day will be here in a few weeks. We're sponsoring a poster and video contest! (cheers in the background)
Poster Submissions: Email your original artwork to pkids@pkids.org by 15 September. The winner will get a $200USD gift certificate. Video Submissions: Upload your video to our contest group on YouTube by 15 September. Videos should be short in length, like that of a commercial or PSA. The winner will get a $500USD gift certificate.
Visit the website for contest rules: http://www.pkids.org/contest.p