Links
The following websites and resources are provided for informational purposes only. If specific medical advice is needed, please contact our office. American Academy of Pediatrics The American Academy of Pediatrics website Healthy Children HealthyChildren.org is the only parenting website backed by 62,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults. Centers for Disease Control Vaccines and Immunizations The National Immunization Program is sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control. It contains the latest information regarding recommended vaccines, vaccine safety and the importance of immunizations. Centers for Disease Control Travelers' Health The Centers for Disease Control provides useful information for international travelers. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Education Center The Vaccine Education Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was launched in 2000 to provide accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date information about vaccines and the diseases they prevent. Poison Control The Regional Poison Control Center at Children's of Alabama offers free and confidential poison information and treatment recommendations to the public and health care providers 24 hours a day. Call the 24/7 hotline 1-800-222-1222 for poison advice for all ages. Consumer Product Safety Commission The Consumer Product Safety Commission website What to Expect Guide to immunizations: What You Need To Know About Your Child’s Vaccinations (.pdf) By Heidi Murkoff, Author of What to expect when you’re expecting