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Fact: No one is immune. Reye's affects all ages, both genders, and every race.

Fact: Research figures show that 90 to 95 percent of Reye's Syndrome patients in the United States have taken aspirin during a preceding viral illness.

Remember...
Reye's Syndrome usually appears after a flu-like infection, upper respiratory infection, chicken pox, or other viral illness.

Fact: A person diagnosed with Reye's Syndrome must be hospitalized and treatment begun immediately.

Fact: Aspirin and salicylate containing medications do not have to be ingested to bring on Reye's. These medications only increase a person's chance of developing the disease.

Become a Volunteer - We Need You!
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We need to stand up and be heard! We need to join forces and let the pharmaceutical companies and retailers know that they need to help us protect our children, not harm them!

We need to provide awareness materials to the media, and to any organization that is formulating an influenza pandemic preparedness plan or holding an immunization clinic. We need to let them know that "Baby Aspirin" and "Children's Aspirin" are not acceptable terms. We need to spread the word and protect our children!

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National Reye's Syndrome Foundation

Reye's Syndrome, a deadly disease, strikes swiftly and can attack any child or adult without warning. All body organs are affected, with the liver and brain suffering most seriously.

While the cause and cure remain unknown, research has established a link between Reye's Syndrome and the use of aspirin and other salicylate containing medications.

In 1974, the National Reye's Syndrome Foundation was incorporated, becoming the first citizen group to generate a concerted, organized lay movement to eradicate Reye's Syndrome.

Educating the Public and Medical Communities about the risk involved with using aspirin and other salicylates

Audio / Visuals Available:

The National Reye's Syndrome Foundation is proud to offer the opportunity to view presentations on the subject of Reye's Syndrome. These programs are available at the listed purchase price or may be rented free of charge. A $10.00 deposit is required to rent the audio-visual and must accompany the reservation form below. The $10.00 deposit will be sent back to you when the video or DVD is returned to us. It is recommended these presentations be returned to us via UPS or another tracking method. A brief description of each program and the formats in which they are available follows:

VHS
Program No. 9504 Reye's Syndrome: A Real and Present Danger $25.00

Watch the Reye's Syndrome; A Real and Present Danger video here.

Program No. 9712 Reye's Syndrome: A Real and Present Danger (Closed-Captioned) $35.00

This award-winning 26-minute color film describes Reye's Syndrome and its symptoms. It interviews families, physicians and other individuals who have experienced the trauma of Reye's Syndrome. You will learn about the aspirin connection and efforts aimed at public awareness. Viewers will discover how early recognition and treatment of this disease can avoid misdiagnosis and save lives. Available in VHS. (Click Here) to download Program Reservation Form.


DVD
Reye's Syndrome And Its Mimickers
Health Professionals -- No Charge

Watch the Reye's Syndrome And its Mimickers video here.

Only requests from medical professionals will be honored.

An indispensable tool for the medical community about Reye's Syndrome. The 43-minute compact disc informs the doctor and health professionals of the diagnosis and treatment of Reye's Syndrome. It also gives updated information on Reye-like illnesses, which need to be considered when making a diagnosis. This CD can be used in any practitioner's office, classroom setting or in the emergency room. It can also be viewed on a Macintosh, a PC computer or DVD player. (Click Here) to download Program Reservation Form.


Important Information

To reserve a copy of our presentations, please fill out the following form, provide a $10.00 deposit for each program (check or money order made payable to NRSF), and mail to: NRSF, PO Box 829, Bryan, OH 43506-0829 USA. Please be sure your $10.00 deposit is enclosed with this form. Your reservation for our presentations will not be processed unless deposit is received. Once you have viewed the film and it is returned to us, your deposit will be sent back to you. It is encouraged to ship the video back to us via any way that guarantees tracking of a package. We will only ship the video to you via tracking method.

If the audio/video is not returned within 8 weeks from the day it is shipped to you, your deposit will be forfeited and the difference between your deposit and the purchase price will be billed to you. It is rare that we have a problem with shipping, but if the video is not received, we will place a tracer on the package and your deposit will be returned, or another film will be sent, unless delivery to your destination is proven. If the film is shipped back to us, but not received at our office, we will request that a tracer be placed on the package. Proof of shipment will need to be provided, and a claim will need to be filed in order for your deposit to be returned. If you have any questions, please call 1-800-233-7393. Thank you.

Damaged tapes will also forfeit your deposit.


Program Reservation Form
(Click Here) To Download Program Reservation Form

Copies of Programs 9504, 9712 and the medical DVD were made possible through a grant from The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.

Thank you!



Incorporated on August 3, 1974, in Bryan, Ohio, the National Reye's Syndrome Foundation is the only citizen group generating a concerted, organized lay movement to eradicate Reye's Syndrome. Children, teenagers, and adults are dying of Reye's Syndrome.

The Foundation is committed to the health and well-being of those who are most at risk. The Foundation has made great gains toward our ultimate goal of eradicating Reye's Syndrome. Our public awareness programs have resulted in a decrease in the number of cases reported in recent years. It is hoped that research will bring us closer to our goal.

Major Accomplishments of the NRSF

NRSF Accomplishments Encouraged and supported mandatory warning labels on all over-the-counter medicines containing aspirin.
NRSF Accomplishments Advocate for Children, promoting the dangers of aspirin use.
NRSF Accomplishments Produced and distributed an award-winning Reye's Syndrome documentary, entitled "Reye's Syndrome: A Real and Present Danger." This documentary is still available and is closed captioned.
NRSF Accomplishments Developed and produced television and radio public service announcements featuring National Spokesperson, Dick Van Dyke.
NRSF Accomplishments Provides a toll-free 800 Reye's Syndrome hot line: 1-800-233-7393.
NRSF Accomplishments Conducts an annual mass mailing to almost 16,000 school systems across the country in a massive education awareness campaign.
NRSF Accomplishments Observes National Reye's Syndrome Month in September and National Reye's Syndrome Week the third full week in September.
NRSF Accomplishments Participates in various television programs and taped radio interviews across the country.
NRSF Accomplishments Establishes affiliates located throughout the country.
NRSF Accomplishments Produced and distributed a medical DVD, entitled "Reye Syndrome And It's Mimickers"
-- Only available for medical professionals.
NRSF Accomplishments Consistently updated Website; Available in Multiple Languages; Language Expansion Continuous.

National Reye's Syndrome Foundation, Inc.
E-mail: nrsf@reyessyndrome.org
Toll Free: 1-800-233-7393 (U.S. only)
Telephone: 1-419-924-9000
FAX: 1-419-924-9999

Tylenol and Ibuprophen do not contain salicylates and can be used as a fever reducer. When taking any medication, we recommend you check with your doctor first.
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Download Informational Letter you can send to your Pharmacy, Retail Store, or Pharmacuetical Company.

 

Download Awareness Letter / Poster you can send to Schools, Medical Personnel, Day Care Centers, Play Centers, etc.

Awareness - to aid in early detection and to educate the public and medical communities about the risk factor involved with the use of aspirin. To conduct awareness programs, the NRSF has brochures, bulletins, television and radio public service announcements, documentary and video/DVD presentations, and a speakers bureau available to groups and organizations free of charge.
Service - to give the families experiencing the personal trauma of Reye's Syndrome emotional support and guidance.
Research - to support investigation into the cause, management, treatment, and prevention of the disease, as well as study the impact the disease has had on survivors.
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