JEFFSelects: Pediatrics

General Resources | Immunization | Professional Organizations | Parents Resources

General

• ADOL - Adolescence Directory On-Line (IU)
  Electronic directory of resources for adolescents, subject areas included are conflict and violence, and mental and physical health issues.
• Children's Environmental Health Network (CEHN)
  This site includes an introduction to the field, bibliography, policy analyses, research reports, press realeases, links to other sites and more covering a range of topics.
• KidsHealth Org (Nemours)
  Created by TJU affiliate, duPont Hospital for Children, The Nemours Children's Clinic. This site is 'devoted the health of children and teens", contains information for kids, parents, and professionals.

Immunization

• Childhood Immunization (NLM)
  This is a resource for information primarily for parents on immunization. Information for health professionals is also included.
  
  
• Fast Stats A to Z: Immunization (National Center for Health Statistics)
  This is a resource for basic and comprehensive immunization statistics on children from 19 to 35 months old.
  
  
• Immunization Initiatives (American Academy of Pediatrics)
  This site includes current immunization information for both parents and clinicians. Some links to outside resources are available.
  
  
• Quick Reference Vaccine Chart (CDC)
  This chart includes vaccine schedules, FAQs, side effect information, immunization contraindications, and current news for 14 immunizable diseases.
  

Professional Organizations

• American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACA)
  Founded in 1953, AACAP provides support for physicians and families for the education, care and prevention of psychiatric disorders that affect children and adolescents.
• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
  Fifty-year old organization whose Web site includes pediatric dentistry guides for families, and includes information for professional including links to related sites.
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
  Professional news, continuing education, policy statements, consumer information, and advocacy efforts.
• American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
  Professional organization of physicians dedicated to the health care of children and adolescents.
• National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners (NAPNAP)
  Professional organization for pediatric nurse practitioners who provide primary health care to children and adolescents.

• Neonatology on the Web (Neonatology.org)
  Comprehensive Web site of information for neonatologists. Sample resources include Literature Citation of the Month, Neonatology Jobs Directory, and Clinical Resources for Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine.
• Pediatric AIDS Foundation (PAF)
  Resource for physicians and laypersons with links to research grants and other funding opportunities.

Parents' Resources

• ParentsPlace.com
  Resource for parents updated daily on topics of health, nutrition, and more.

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