Circumcision - Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

American Academy of Family Physicians
P.O. Box 11210
Shawnee Mission, KS 66207-1210
Web Address:	www.familydoctor.org

The American Academy of Family Physicians produces a variety of health-related educational materials. Its Web site offers a health library and bulletin board, news, and comments sections.

American Academy of Pediatrics
141 Northwest Point Boulevard
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098
Phone:	(847) 434-4000
Fax:	(847) 434-8000
E-mail:	kidsdocs@aap.org
Web Address:	www.aap.org

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers a variety of educational materials, such as links to publications about parenting and general growth and development. Immunization information, safety and prevention tips, AAP guidelines for various conditions, and links to other organizations are also available.

National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers
P.O. Box 2512
San Anselmo, California 94979-2512
USA
Phone:	(415) 488-9883
Fax:	(415) 488-9660
E-mail:	info@nocirc.org
Web Address:	www.nocirc.org

The National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers (NOCIRC) is a group that opposes circumcision. The group gives out pamphlets, hosts conferences, and has a Web site dedicated to their mission. The subjects NOCIRC focuses include the functions of the foreskin and research related to the medical, ethical, and legal reasons that the sexual organs of children should be left intact. NOCIRC offices are open to the public, and they are available to answer requests for information by phone and mail.

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Last Updated: February 19, 2008

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