Resources

The websites listed below are great resources for pediatrics. They provide information that is up-to-date, accurate, and reliable.

Best overall websites for Pediatrics:

www.aap.org

The official website of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). It has great information about caring for children from newborns to adolescents, with useful links to other websites.

www.healthychildren.org

AAP sponsored website for up-to-date child health information and guidance on parenting issues.

Another good source for information:

www.kidshealth.org

Health information for parents, children, and teens.

Websites for information about VACCINES and infectious diseases:

www.chop.edu

This is the best website for finding answers to all your vaccine-related questions. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia sponsors it.

www.aap.org/en/patient-care/immunizations/

Provides information on the AAP immunization schedule and more information about immunization and diseases.

Allergy Information:

www.aafa.org

Provides excellent information on asthma and allergies.

www.foodallergy.org

Provides valuable information for patients with food allergies

Breastfeeding information:

www.llli.org

La Leche League International helps mothers worldwide to breastfeed and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.

Websites for Teens:

Teens can be misled about important health issues on the internet. Encourage teens to use the following resources for accurate and up-to-date information.

www.youngwomenshealth.org

Sponsored by the Children’s Hospital Boston – valuable information for teens

www.youngmenshealthsite.org

Information for teens on medical and social issues

http://kidshealth.org/teen

Information for teens on medical and social issues