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Pediatrics - Resources
Recommended Online Resources
The following are websites that provide reliable and unbiased information useful in caring for your child:
- The American Academy of Pediatrics: www.aap.org
- The United States Center for Disease Control: www.cdc.gov
- Many parents are concerned about vaccine safety and worry about a supposed link to autism. Please click here for the latest information on vaccine safety and the importance of vaccinating your child.
- This year, the Center for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics both recommend annual vaccination for influenza ("the flu"). For detailed information in this disease, please click here.
- Here is the latest information from the Center of Disease Control concerning Swine Flu and status of current outbreaks around the world. The CDC has also published a podcast discussing Swine Flu.
- Vaccinations are usually part of the Well Child Visit. The following is the 2010 vaccination schedule for the United States:
- Immunization schedule for children 0-6 yrs of age
- Immunization schedule for children 7-18 yrs of age
- Immunization schedule for children 4 months to 18 yrs of age who are more than 1 month behind on vaccines
- Childhood injuries are a leading cause of death and disability in children. Injury Prevention is an extremely important part of caring for your child. Different age groups of children present a different set of challenges for parents in making their environment safe.
- As a Board-Certified Pediatric Emergency Physician, I have seen first-hand how the proper use of child restraints helps make the difference between life and death in a car crash. Please click here for information on how to protect your child with proper use of car seats and seatbelts. I have also seen many children drown or nearly drown because of lack of a properly installed swimming pool fence around their home swimming pool.
View Patient Handouts and Resources
- :: Immunization Information
- - Recommended Immunization Schedule for Ages 0-6 Years
- - Recommended Immunization Schedule for Ages 7-18 Years
- - Immunizations: What You Need to Know
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- :: Newborns, Infants, and Toddlers
- - Diaper Rash
- - Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
- - Jaundice and Your Newborn
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- :: Nutrition and Fitness
- - Encourage Your Child to Be Physically Active
- - Right from the Start: ABCs of Good Nutrition for Young Children
- - Starting Solid Foods
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- :: Promoting Pediatric Care
- - For Today's Teens: A Message From Your Pediatrician
- - How Special Is Your Child?
- - You and Your Pediatrician
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- :: Safety and Prevention
- - Car Safety Seats: A Guide for Families
- - Home Safety Checklist
- - Parent's Guide to Toy Safety
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- :: Sexual Health and Sexuality
- - Deciding to Wait
- - Puberty--Ready or Not Expect Some Big Changes
- - Talking to Your Young Child About Sex
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- :: Substance Abuse Issues
- - Drug Abuse Prevention Starts with Parents
- - Substance Abuse Prevention Part I: What Every Parent Needs to Know
- - Testing Your Teen for Illicit Drugs: Information for Parents
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- :: Teen Resources
- - Acne--How to Treat and Control It
- - Eating Disorders: Anorexia and Bulimia
- - Important Information for Teens Who Get Headaches
- - More...