Pediatric Information
KidsDoc Symptom Checker – Is your child sick? Whether you’re on the go or at home, this interactive tool will help you know what to do next. The care guides help parents make smart decisions on what level of care (if any) is needed and how to provide speedy symptom relief for minor illnesses or injuries you can manage on your own.
Ask the Pediatrician – View answers to questions submitted from parents and caregivers just like you!
AAP HealthyChildren.org – Site sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) that answers many questions that parents have – links from this site are provided throughout our website
The Center for Disease Control – Reliable information on the latest health news and medical information.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta – Atlanta’s premier healthcare organization dedicated to the health and welfare of our children.
Attention, Learning and Mental Health Information
https://www.additudemag.com – strategies and support for ADHD and Learning differences
https://www.understood.org/en – for learning and attention issues
Internet Safety Information
Pediatric Nutrition
https://www.healthychildren.org/english/healthy-living/nutrition/pages/default.aspx
Food Allergy Information
https://www.foodallergy.org/ – great information on food allergies and the most current research
http://www.foodallergy.org/file/field-guide.pdf – very helpful packet for newly diagnosed patients
https://www.foodallergyawareness.org – FAACT
http://www.allergykids.com – Allergy Kids
http://www.foodallergy.org – FARE
Substance Abuse Information
https://www.samhsa.gov – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service and Education
Reliable websites to obtain vaccine information:
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/index.html
https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/vaccine-education-center/vaccine-safety
www.cdc.gov/travel – CDC’s website for information on travel vaccines and other traveler’s health related information
Other trustworthy websites:
http://www.babysfirsttest.org/ – For newborn screening.
https://www.medlineplus.gov – National Library of Medicine website on almost all medically related topics
www.nih.gov/icd or www.health.nih.gov – National Institute of Health’s general health information website
