Pediatric Health Links

These links are to provide education about specific pediatric issues and is not intended to be used for direct patient care.

General Information
www.aap.org ( American Academy of Pediatrics)
www.cdc.gov ( Centers for Disease Control )
www.kidshealth.org ( Nemours Foundation )
www.medem.com ( AAP,AMA, and other specialty agencies)

Asthma/Allergy
www.aaai.org ( American Academy of Allergy ,Asyhma and Immunology)
www.medem.com
www.foodallergy.org

Attention Deficit Hypreractivity Disorder
www.add.org
www.chadd.org

Breastfeeding
www.breastfeedingbasics.org

Child Safety-Car seats
www.nhtsa.org/CPS
www.safekids.org

Development
www.brightfutures.org

Immunization Information
www.vaccine.chop.edu
www.immunizationinfo.org
www.cdc.gov/nip

Travel Medicine Recommendations
www.cdc.gov/travel/

Weight management/Nutrition
www.pediatricobesity.com
www.kidnetic.com
www.surgeongeneral.gov

Recommended Reading

Caring for Your Baby and Young Child- Birth to age 5
Caring for Your School-Age Child - Ages 5-12
Caring for Your Teenager
Your Baby's First Year
Guide to Your Child's Nutrition
Guide to Your Child's Symptoms
Guide to Your Child's Sleep
Guide to Your Chld's Allergies and Asthma
DAHD: A Complete and Authoritative Guide
El Cuicida de Su Hijo Pequeno
All of the above are published by American Academy of Pediatrics

Parent Power
 - By John Rosemond .Ph.D.

Your Child's Health- A Pediatric Guide for Parents
 - By Barton D. Schmitt, MD