Links
Following are links to some pediatric sites on the internet with information for parents. While we have made every effort to select quality sites with useful information, we can take no responsibility for the specific content of any of the linked pages.
All medical information you will find on the internet, in books, and in magazines is of a general nature and is intended to complement, not substitute for, the advice of your child's health care provider. We encourage you to discuss with them any questions about information or advice you find. Before starting any medical treatment or medical program you should consult your own health care provider, who can discuss your individual needs with you and counsel you about symptoms and treatment.
General Interest
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) - Parenting Corner
Family Ties of Massachusetts (Parent-to-parent program for special needs children)
Medem Information on Children's Health Issues
State Health Insurance Program (free or low-cost insurance for eligible children)
WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program
Allergies & Asthma
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Food Allergy Network for Kids & Teens
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
CHADD (Children and Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
Autism (including PDD/Aspergers)
CDC "MMR Vaccine and Autism" Site
Child Safety
CDC National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
Consumer Products Safety Commission
Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
AAP Guide to Choosing the Correct Car Seat
Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
National Down Syndrome Society
Early Intervention
Early Intervention Parent Leadership Project
Massachusetts Early Intervention Program
National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center
Hospitals
Floating Hospital for Children - New England Medical Center
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
MassGeneral Hospital for Children
Immunizations
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - National Immunization Program
Childhood Immunization Support Program
Vaccine Information Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
National Network for Immunization Information
Lead Poisoning
Massachusetts Child Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Learning Disabilities
Massachusetts Department of Education - Special Education Page
Learning Disabilities Association of America
National Center for Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Association of Massachusetts
Nutrition & Exercise
Children's Nutrition Research Center
Special Care Needs
Children's Health Care Special Care Needs page