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General Health
www.healthychildren.org – the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) website for parents.
www.kidshealth.org - Information you can trust about kids and teens that's free of "doctor speak.” As part of The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media, KidsHealth provides information about health, behavior, and development from before birth through the teen years. Each topic is presented in three age-tailored versions -- for adults (parents), teens and younger children. The Nemours Foundation is a nonprofit organization created by philanthropist Alfred I. duPont in 1936 and devoted to improving the health of children.
www.cdc.gov - A wealth of health and safety information for all age groups.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the leading federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships. CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States. The CDC is located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, and is an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Jeffrey P. Koplan is the Director.
CDC's Vision for the 21st Century: Healthy People in a Healthy World - Through Prevention
http://health.nih.gov/ - Click on Health Information – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health website containing information about Diseases and Conditions, Health and Wellness, and a whole lot more!
www.bam.gov. A CDC website designed for kids 9-13 years old: BAM! Body and Mind gives them the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices with topics on Diseases, Food & Nutrition, Physical Activity, Your Safety, Your Life, and Your Body.
Cancer
www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/2715.cfm - A website from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Click on Pediatric Cancer Care for information on cancer in children. The table of contents includes: When a Child has Cancer.., Pediatric Cancers, News for Patients and Families, For Teens Only, For Kids Only, Practical Information, Pediatric Clinical Trials, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Contacting Us, and Why Memorial Sloan-Kettering. They also have links to other pediatric cancer websites.
Dental Care
www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/ - Oral health information on the website of the Centers for Disease Control.
www.ada.org - The website of the American Dental Association.
Diseases/Disorders
www.guideline.gov - web site of the National Guidelines Clearinghouse which contains treatment recommendations for various diseases based on the latest scientific evidence.
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov – Genetics Home Reference, created by the National Institutes of Health, is packed with reliable, up-to-date, understandable information about basic genetics and genetic disease. It also explains the rationale for newborn screening. You can access authoritative, user-friendly, commercial-free information on 500 genetic conditions and related genes: from Klinefelter, Pompe, Gaucher, Fabry, Canavan, and maple syrup urine disease to Down, Rett, Cornelia de Lange, and Lesch-Nyhan syndromes, and many, many more. The site is updated regularly by a scientific staff and reviewed by external experts.
www.rarediseases.org - Web site of the National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. It has information related to more than 1,100 rare diseases and more than 2,000 organizations and agencies offering help to patients and families.
Immunizations
www.immunizationinfo.org - The website of the National Network for Immunization Information (NNii), to inform health-care givers and parents about current recommended vaccines, schedules, school immunization requirements, and current immunization issues. The mission of the NNii is to provide scientifically valid information related to immunization to help us understand the issues and to make informed decisions.
www.cdc.gov/vaccines - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for Vaccines and Immunizations. Everything you could possibly need to know about vaccines!
www.immunize.org/stories/unprot.htm - National Immunization Coalition. Stories of families who have suffered from vaccine-preventable diseases.
www.vaccinesafety.edu - The website of the Institute for Vaccine Safety, a good source of information about what is and is not true about vaccine safety.
Available Books
- What Every Parent Should Know About Vaccines, by Paul Offit, MD and Louis Bell, MD. A wonderful short book that reviews specific vaccines and the diseases they prevent.
- Six Common Misconceptions and How to Respond to Them, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Targets the most common misconceptions in the antivaccine literature and offers sensible responses for both providers and families.
- Pocket Immunofacts, by John Grabenstein. Details on how each vaccine is manufactured and contraindications.
Medications
www.nccam.nih.gov - National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health – examples of this website’s health information includes: Topics A–Z - Research-based info from acupuncture to zinc. What Is CAM? - This overview defines complementary and alternative medicine, introduces safety issues, and more. Be Informed - Learn how to find out what's safe and effective. Herbs at a Glance - Uses and side effects of herbs and botanicals.
www.consumerlab.com - Laboratory analysis of different dietary supplements.
www.homeopathic.org: National Center for Homeopathy. Public membership organization, monthly newsletter, annual conference, homeopathic training opportunities.
www.fda.gov – The US Food and Drug Administration website. The FDAs purpose is to Protect and Promote Your Health by regulating Food, Drugs, Medical Devices, Vaccines, Blood & Biologics, Animal & Veterinary Products, Cosmetics, Radiation-Emitting Products, and Tobacco Products.
Newborns
www.postpartum.net – the website of PSI (Postpartum Support International) which is dedicated to helping women suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression, the most common complication of childbirth. We also work to educate family, friends and healthcare providers so that moms and moms-to-be can get the support they need and recover. You are not alone. You are not to blame. With help, you will be well.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/postpartumdepression.html - Information about Postpartum depression from Medline Plus, a website which is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health.
Nutrition
www.MyPlate.gov (it was www.MyPyramid.gov) Calorie and food group needs by age and activity level - and a whole lot more! A website by the United States Dept of Agriculture (USDA)
www.bam.gov. A CDC website designed for kids 9-13 years old: BAM! Body and Mind gives them the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices with topics on Diseases, Food & Nutrition, Physical Activity, Your Safety, Your Life, and Your Body.
www.caloriecount.com – a wonderful website that tells you the calories in practically any food, any brand – for free – no membership required!
www.fns.usda.gov/eatsmartplayhardhealthylifestyle - Eat Smart. Play Hard. Healthy Lifestyle. Information for parents to help you eat better, be more physically active and be a role model for your kids.
www.eatright.org - the American Dietetic Association Web site. Information on healthy choices for meals for all ages, including easy-to-follow recipes, as well as other information on nutrition and health.
www.foodallergy.org - Web site of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network. The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) was established in 1991. FAAN's membership now stands at more than 25,000 worldwide and includes families, dietitians, nurses, physicians, school staff, representatives from government agencies, and the food and pharmaceutical industries. It's purpose is to increase public awareness of food allergies, to educate, and to support research. It contains children and teen friendly information sites.
www.fsis.usda.gov - Provides data on recalls; what to do if you have problems with a food product; listings of FSIS (Food Safety and Inspection Service) resources and activities; and links to other sites, including www.foodsafety.gov a gateway to food safety information from various government agencies.
www.consumerlab.com - Laboratory analysis of different dietary supplements..
www.anad.org - The web site of the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders.
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