Blue Ridge Pediatrics Online Resources
AAP Immunization Information
http://www.cispimmunize.org/
A comprehensive immunization information site for parents and clinicians sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
American Academy of Dermatology
http://www.aad.org/
Basic facts about acne: its causes and treatment.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
http://www.aaaai.org
Information about allergic diseases. Includes a Patient/Public Resource Center and a Just For Kids section of resources and puzzles.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
http://www.aap.org
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.
CDCs Health Topics for Infants and Children
http://www.cdc.gov/doc.do/id/0900f3ec802270e4
A collection of articles and fact sheets from the CDC on a variety of topics relating to child health.
CDC website on ADHD
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/
The Centers for Disease Control website with reliable information on ADHD.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx
The purpose of the CDC Travelers' Health website is to provide information to assist travelers in deciding the vaccines, medications, and other measures necessary to prevent illness and injury during international travel.
CHADD - An educational resource on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
http://www.chadd.org/
CHADD is the nation's leading non-profit organization serving individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
The Compassionate Friends Web Site for Grieving Families
http://www.compassionatefriends.org/
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.
Food Allergy Info
http://www.foodallergy.org
Raising public awareness, to provide advocacy and education, and to advance research on behalf of all those affected by food allergies and anaphylaxis.
Immunization Action Coalition
http://www.immunize.org/
A comprehensive link to the most up-to-date, expert immunization resources available via the Internet.
ImmunoFacts
http://www.immunofacts.com
A comprehensive link to the most up-to-date, expert immunization resources available via the Internet.
International Adoption Information
http://travel.state.gov/family/adoption/adoption_485.html
The U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs' website with general and country-specific information for families interested in international adoption.
Internet Safety
http://www.isafe.org/
Dedicated to protecting the online experiences of youth everywhere.
KidsGrowth
http://www.kidsgrowth.com
Kids Growth is a resource for parenting information on newborns, infants, toddlers, preschool, schoolage, and adolescents.
KidsHealth
http://www.kidshealth.com
KidsHealth has doctor-approved articles, animations, games, and resources to help kids learn more about their bodies and stay healthy.
Mayo Clinic - Children's Conditions
http://www.mayoclinic.comhealth/DiseasesIndex/DiseasesIndex/UPDATEAPP=false&FLUSHCACHE=0
Provides access to the experience and knowledge of the more than 2,000 physicians and scientists of the Mayo Clinic.
National Child Passenger Safety Information
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/menuitem.9f8c7d6359e0e9bbbf30811060008a0c/
Information on child safety seats from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
National Immunization Program
[http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/
The NIP is a part of the CDC which provides leadership for the planning, coordination, and conduct of immunization activities nationwide.
National Institute of Mental Health website on ADHD
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/adhd/complete-publication.shtml
Detailed information on the symptoms, causes, and treatments of ADHD.
NC Child Passenger Safety Information
www.buckleupnc.org
North Carolina Child Passenger Safety Resource Center: Information about North Carolina occupant restraint laws as well as tips for choosing and using child safety seats.
Project Enlightenment of Wake County
http://projectenlightenment.wcpss.net
Early childhood education and intervention program of the Wake County Public School System.
Rex Healthcare
http://www.rexhealth.com
Provides a wide range of healthcare services to the Triangle region of North Carolina from its base in Raleigh.
Sign Language for Infants & Toddlers
http://www.signsoflearning.com
Signs of Learning creates an educational and fun atmosphere where babies and young children, as well as their parents, educators, and caregivers, learn the basics of American Sign Language (ASL).
Teen Health
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/
Your Secrets to Healthy Snacking, Secondhand Smoke, Prescription Drug Abuse, Making a Change in Your Life, Prom Pressure and other useful tips.
Vaccine Education Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
http://www.chop.edu/consumer/jsp/microsite/microsite.jsp?id=75918
An educational resource about children's vaccines for parents and healthcare professionals.
Facts for Parents About Vaccine Safety
http://www.cispimmunize.org/fam/facts/VaccineSafety_English.doc (English Version)
http://www.cispimmunize.org/fam/facts/VaccineSafety_English.doc (Spanish Version)
Immunizations protect children. Vaccine-preventable diseases can have dangerous consequences, including seizures, brain damage, blindness and even death. Because of the success of the national immunization program, many young parents today have never seen a case of one of these illnesses, but measles, meningitis, chickenpox, pertussis and other diseases exist in the world and would re-emerge here if immunization rates fell.
Vaccine Safety: The Facts
http://www.cispimmunize.org/pro/pdf/VaccineSafety_parenthandout.pdf
Your pediatrician knows that you care about your child’s health and safety. That’s why you need to get all the scientific facts from a medical professional you can trust before making any decisions based on stories you may have seen or heard on TV, the Internet, or from other parents. Your pediatrician cares about your child too and wants you to know that...
WakeMed
http://www.wakemed.org
Headquartered in Raleigh, WakeMed is a network of medical centers, ambulatory care centers, outpatient facilities and other health resources serving the health care needs of the entire region.
WebMD Children's Health
http://children.webmd.comdefault.htm
Find children's health and safety information for a happy and healthy child at the WebMD Children's Health Center.
USDA Food Pyramid for Kids
http://www.mypyramid.gov/kids/index.html
Worksheet to help kids track how their food choices match up to UDSA recommendations.