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General Health
www.medem.com - Childrens health topics from the AAPs (American Academy of Pediatrics) medical library.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. The AAP has approximately 55,000 members in the United States, Canada and Latin America. Members include pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists. More than 34,000 members are board-certified and called Fellows of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP).
The American Academy of Pediatrics was founded in June 1930 by 35 Pediatricians who met in Detroit in response to the need for an independent pediatric forum to address children's needs. When the AAP was established, the idea that children have special developmental and health needs was a new one. Preventive health practices now associated with child care - such as immunizations and regular health exams - were only just beginning to change the custom of treating children as "miniature adults."
The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics is to attain optimal physical, mental and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults. To this purpose, the AAP and its members dedicate their efforts and resources.
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!
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/nip - National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Provides vaccine information and a link to the MMWR (Morbidity & Mortality World Report).
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.
Information about Meningococcal disease and vaccination: ACHA web site: www.acha.org/special-prj/men/fax.htm
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. - NIH agency: site includes complementary and alternative medicine citation index.
www.consumerlab.com - Consumer Lab. Laboratory analysis of different dietary supplement brands.
www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa - Information regarding the FDA’s recommendation.
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/acupuncture/index.htm - NIH National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine patient information about acupuncture. http://consensus..nih.gov/cons/107/107_intro.htm - An NIH consensus development panel report on Acupuncture.
www.homeopathic.org: National Center for Homeopathy. Public membership organization, monthly newsletter, annual conference, homeopathic training opportunities.
www.homeopathic.com: Books and tapes on homeopathy.
Newborns
www.depressionafterdelivery.com - Depression After Delivery, Inc (D.A.D. Inc) - is a national non-profit organization which provides support for women with ante and post-partum depression. Its focus includes education, information, support groups, telephone support and referral for women and families coping with mental health issues associated with childbearing, both during pregnancy and postpartum.
Nutrition
www.MyPyramid.gov Calorie and food group needs by age and activity level - and a whole lot more!
www.bam.gov. Designed for kids 9-13 years old, BAM! Body and Mind gives them the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices.
www.fns.usda.gov 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.aap.org/healthtopics/nutrition.cfm or 866-843-2271- to order the American Academy of Pediatrics’ book: Guide to Your Child’s Nutrition - The Official, Complete Home Reference
www.eatright.com - 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 - Consumer Lab. Laboratory analysis of different dietary supplement brands.
www.anad.org - The web site of the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders.
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