Recommended Websites:
- Information for parents» www.aap.org/parents.html or » www.aap.org/topics.html
- Vaccine info» www.cdc.gov/vaccines» www.cispimmunize.org
- Poison Control» http://aapcc.org
- Sleep Problems» www.med.umich.edu/1libr/yourchild/sleep.htm
- Dental Care» www.aapd.org/parents
Or these great sources of information:
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) - The AAP is dedicated to the health of all children. Its web site provides reliable and authoritative advice on a variety of child health issues, including immunizations.
- AAP's Immunization Information Resources - A comprehensive immunization information site for parents and clinicians sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - The CDC serves as the national focus for promoting health and quality of life through its efforts to prevent and control disease, injury, and disability.
- CDCs Parent Portal: Health Topics for Pregnancy, Infants & Toddlers, Children, and Teens - A collection of articles and fact sheets from the CDC on a variety of topics relating to pregnancy and child health.
- CDC Home Page for Vaccines and Immunizations - The CDC's website for information on childhood and adult vaccines and immunizations.
- Immunization Action Coalition - A comprehensive link to the most up-to-date, expert immunization resources available via the Internet.
- ImmunoFacts - A comprehensive link to the most up-to-date, expert immunization resources available via the Internet.
- Vaccine Education Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - An educational resource about children's vaccines for parents and healthcare professionals.
- KidsHealth - One of the largest and most visited sites on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children and adolescents.
- Mayo Clinic Health Information Center - Provides access to the experience and knowledge of the more than 2,000 physicians and scientists of the Mayo Clinic.
- CHADD - An educational resource on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - CHADD is the nation's leading non-profit organization serving individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
- National Institute of Mental Health website on ADHD - Detailed information on the symptoms, causes, and treatments of ADHD.
- CDC website on ADHD - The Centers for Disease Control website with reliable information on ADHD.
- CDC website on Autism - The CDC's Autism Information Center, with information on Autism Spectrum Disorders. Addresses concerns about vaccines and autism.
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - Information about allergic diseases. Includes a Patient/Public Resource Center and a Just For Kids section of resources and puzzles.
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network - Resources for patients with food allergies or who are at risk for severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).
- AcneNet - American Academy of Dermatology - Basic facts about acne: its causes and treatment.
- International Adoption Information - The U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs' website with general and country-specific information for families interested in international adoption.
- The Compassionate Friends Web Site for Grieving Families - The mission of The Compassionate Friends is to assist families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and to provide information to help others be supportive.
- NC Child Passenger Safety Information - Protecting children in child safety seats and seat belts is a top priority in North Carolina. Here's what we're doing.
- National Child Passenger Safety Information - Information on child safety seats from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- Project Enlightenment of Wake County - Early childhood education and intervention program of the Wake County Public School System.