Helpful Links

Adolescent Health

• www.stayteen.org - Information for and by teens delivered in teen-friendly messages from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.
• www.teenhealthfx.com - TeenHealthFX.com is a reliable online resource for teens who have questions about their health, their bodies, relationships, and sexuality. It is informative, and encourages teens to also discuss these issues with their doctor and parents.

Advocacy

• www.cap4kids.org - The Children's Advocacy Project lists many social service agencies for families who need help. It includes after school programs, mental health, teen resources, and many useful handouts.

Allergy/Asthma

• www.aaaai.org - Site of the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology; find lots of information about asthma and allergy here.
• www.aanma.org - The Allergy & Asthma Network (Mothers of Asthmatics) helps parents and children cope with allergies and asthma.
• www.foodallergy.org - Dedicated site for kids, teens, and adults with valuable information from The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network.

Attention Deficit Disorder

• www.chadd.org - Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder site offers support and resources for children and adults.
• www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/index.shtml - Facts about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder from the National Institute of Mental Health.

Breastfeeding

• www.llli.org - International breastfeeding organization provides support for feeding your newborn and infant, as well as many other resources for breastfeeding. Text is available in many languages.
• www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding - Maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; excellent breastfeeding site that starts with the basics and answers many common questions about technique, benefits, concerns, pumping, storing, and more.

Child Development

• www.autismnj.org - This site from Autism New Jersey, a nonprofit agency, provides information about advocacy, services, family and professional education, and consultation.
• www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html - Learn the signs. Act Early. Track you child's development and act early if you have concerns.
• www.healthychildren.org - Powered by pediatricians. Trusted by parents. From the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/infantandtoddlerdevelopment.html - Trusted health information on child development from Medline Plus

General Parenting

• www.aacap.org - The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry provides information about mental health disorders and resources for children and teens.
• www.aap.org - The American Academy of Pediatrics offers valuable advice on a wide variety of health and child-rearing topics.
• www.ada.org/public - The American Dental Association provides useful information about fluoride, cavities, and more.
• www.ahrq.gov/ppip/childguide - The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality offers current information and accompanying resources for child and adolescent health, as well as information about preventive care.
• www.atlantichealth.org/goryeb - Atlantic Health System's Goryeb Children's Hospital delivers premier health care for infants, children and adolescents. This website provides information about the medical facility, as well as its many services.
• www.atlantichealth.org/atlantic - As one of the largest health care systems in the state, the hospitals of Atlantic Health System serve nearly five million people in 11 counties within northern and central New Jersey. In addition to medical care, Atlantic Health offers education, resources, support groups and a variety of community-based services.
• www.cdc.gov- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website provides a wealth of information about any health topics.
• www.familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home.html?element=healthfact - This easy-to-navigate website provides comprehensive health and nutrition information for the entire family – from children to seniors.
• www.healthychildren.org - The American Academy of Pediatrics' site offers valuable advice on a wide variety of health and child-rearing topics.
• www.hhs.gov/kids - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services site for children covers various topics for parents and children and offers many links to other sites.
• www.kidsgrowth.com - Provides online health information and resources for parents and teens.
• www.kidshealth.org - Information for parents, kids, and teens from Nemours Foundation.
  

Safety

• www.aapcc.org - American Association of Poison Control Centers offers important information for poison safety and education.
• www.cpsc.gov - Learn about recalled toys and other products from the Consumer Products Safety Commission.
• www.mcmua.com - FAQ Home Medical Waste. The MCMUA operates one of NJ's most comprehensive household hazardous waste (HHW) programs. This F.A.Q. page and information on hazardous materials is intended as a guide about HHW materials as well as the MCMUA's HHW program.
• www.mysafehome.org - Find practical information about making your home safe; offers a room by room tour of potential dangers and solutions.
• www.npic.orst.edu - The National Pesticide Information Center provides information to help you make informed decisions about pesticide use.
• www.saferproducts.gov/Default.aspx - This searchable government website lists all product recalls, for both children and adults. It provides consumers with product safety issues and links to other helpful, safety-focused sites.
• www.usa.safekids.org  - A site dedicated to preventing childhood injury, with great safety guidelines for car seats, fire safety, and poison prevention, as well as links for recalls, car seat installation, and more.

Travel

• www.cdc.gov/travel - Check this site before traveling abroad for important information on health-related topics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Vaccinations

• www.aap.org/immunization - Specific information about immunizations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/default.htm - This is the official website for the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition to providing valuable guidelines on the benefits and risks of vaccines and immunizations to babies and children, the site contains other relevant news, Q&As, as well as other health information.
• www.chop.edu/service/vaccine-education-center/home.html - The Vaccine Education Center (VEC) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia provides facts and regularly updated information about childhood immunizations, including the benefits and risks of the flu vaccine. In addition to featuring online videos, Q&As with expert doctors, and appropriate guidelines, VEC also publishes a monthly vaccine e-news letter for parents entitled, Parents PACK.
• www.immunizationinfo.org - A useful website for immunizations info.
• www.immunize.org - Immunization Action Coalition(IAC). IAC is a nonprofit organization that promotes immunization for all people against vaccine-preventable diseases. This website offer education materials , photos and video clips for parents, healthcare professionals, the media and general public.
• www.vaccine.chop.edu - Reliable, accurate information about vaccines and the diseases they prevent from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
• www.vaccines.gov - A federal government Website managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Very useful site with info about vaccines and easily searched map to find out what is needed for travel.
• www.vaccinateyourbaby.org - All you need to know about vaccinations and the recent research work to answer many questions and controversies about the vaccines.
• www.vaccinesafety.edu - Independent assessments of vaccines and vaccine safety, plus educational information provided by the Institute for Vaccine Safety of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

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