Trust These Resources For Valuable Health Information
GENERAL
American Academy of Pediatrics
www.aap.org
This organization is committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The site is a great resource for information on pediatric programs and campaigns. You can also view several pediatric publications.
FamilyDoctor.org
www.familydoctor.org
Food and Drug Administration
www.fda.gov
The FDA provides extensive information about regulations on various food items, drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, etc. Review safety alerts concerning products and treatments. There is also a library to view reference manuals and publications.
Mayo Clinic
www.mayoclinic.org
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan
www.uofmhealth.org
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
www.cpsc.gov
Find out about the safety of a consumer product. View recall information, statistics, etc. Report unsafe product experiences.
WebMD
www.webmd.com
VACCINE SAFETY
Center for Disease Control - National Immunization Program
www.cdc.gov
This site provides immunization information about vaccines for preventable diseases, the benefits of immunization, the risks of immunization versus the risk of disease, and other educational materials.
CDC's National Immunization Information Hotline
Talk with a trained operator who can answer individual questions
about vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases.
Hotline Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM (EST)
English Line: 1-800-232-2522
Spanish Line: 1-800-232-0233
AAP's Childhood Immunization
www.aap.org
A great resource for information about vaccines and diseases. Look over fact sheets, download videos and get the latest news from this organization.