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Pediatrics Resources

Branches of medicine dealing with the care of infants and children and the treatment of their diseases.

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The ABCs of Safe and Healthy Child Care

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/hip/abc/abc.htm

"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has written this handbook to help you, the child care provider, reduce sickness, injury, and other health problems in your child care facility. The information in this handbook applies to any child care provider in any setting, whether you take care of children in a center or in your own home." 

 "This handbook will help you maintain a safe and healthy child care setting, with up-to-date information, including: How infectious diseases are spread; What you can do to keep yourself and the children in your care healthy; What disease and injury prevention practices you should follow; What disease and injury prevention practices you should require parents to follow; What the most common childhood diseases and health conditions are, how to recognize them, and what you can do when they occur."

Author: Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Pediatrics

Social Sciences--People by Age Group--Adults--Parenting & Family Life

Keywords: child care; day care

Band-Aides and Blackboards

http://www.faculty.fairfield.edu/fleitas/contents.html

"The intent of the site is to sensitize people to what it's like to grow up with a medical problem. Too often, youngsters so affected must cope with stigma as well as with their medical conditions. Teasing often accompanies this stigma, and adds a layer of pain to their experience of childhood. Unnecessary pain. Pain that isolates. Pain that affects not only the children who look or act or even just feel different, but all of the children in the classroom." Bright colors and artwork brighten up this site on a serious subject. Its divided into sections for children, teens, and adults. There are stories by children and teenagers who have experienced various medical conditions as well as tips on coping for kids and adults. There is a special section of tips for teachers.

Author: Joan Fleitas (fleitas@fair1.fairfield.edu)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Pediatrics

Keywords: teachers; schools; sickness; disease

CDC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention

http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/lead.htm

The website, sponsored by the CDC, provides information and educational resources about lead poisoning. It includes literature, explanation of symptoms, screening information, and research and outreach news.

Author: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (netinfo@cdc1.cdc.gov)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Pediatrics

Social Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Public Safety

Keywords: Children; Public health; Paint

Children with Spina Bifida

http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/~rowley/sb-kids/

An informative and useful site for parents and professionals who deal with children with spina bifida. The site contain information in six categories: Spina Bifida (organizations, links); Related Diagnosis; Learning Issues; Family Support; Tests, Surgeries, and Treatments; and Miscellaneous.

Author: Linda Rowley (rowley@waisman.wisc.edu)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Birth Defects

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes--Neurological & Neuromuscular Disorders

Health & Medical Sciences--Pediatrics

Keywords: birth defects; neurological diseases

Circumcision Information Resource Centre

http://www.infocirc.org/index-e.htm

"The Circumcision Information Resource Centre is a non-profit organisation located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada which provides information about non-religious infant circumcision and related topics." The site is available in French or English and contains links to articles and other web sites as well as information about ethical and religious aspects of circumcision.

Author: Circumcision Information Resource Centre (infocirc@total.net)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Men's Health

Health & Medical Sciences--Pediatrics

Health: Caring for Kids

http://www.parentsplace.com/health/earlychildhood/

Featuring Ask the Doctor, interactive answers to pediatric questions plus articles on children's health.

Author: iVillage.com: The Women's Network

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Pediatrics

Social Sciences--People by Age Group--Adults--Parenting & Family Life

Keywords: Medical Advice

Kids Growth

http://www.kidsgrowth.com/

"A Resource for Parents by Pediatricians and Child Care Experts." Kids Growth offers information on parenting and behavioral problems, stages of development, and medical conditions. Visitors can participate in discussions on child health and development topics or ask questions of the "team of pediatricians and child care specialists."

Author: Pediatric Health Alliance, LLC

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Pediatrics

Social Sciences--People by Age Group--Adults--Parenting & Family Life

Keywords: child development

KidsHealth

http://kidshealth.org/index2.html

Information about children's health, with specific sections geared towards children, parents and practitioners. The site contains information on issues such as: child behavior and development, nutrition, general health, surgery, and immunizations. "KidsHealth is the mighty Web site devoted to the health of children and teens. Created by the medical experts at The Nemours Foundation, KidsHealth has trainloads of accurate, up-to-date information about growth, food & fitness, childhood infections, immunizations, lab tests, medical and surgical conditions, and the latest treatments.You'll find health games, How The Body Works animations, the KidsVote health poll and tons of surprises."

Author: Neil Izenberg (webmaster@KidsHealth.org)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Pediatrics

Social Sciences--People by Age Group--Adults--Parenting & Family Life

Keywords: Pediatrics

KidsHealth at the AMA

http://www.ama-assn.org/insight/h_focus/nemours/

"KidsHealth at the AMA was developed by two of the nation's most trusted health authorities, The American Medical Association and The Nemours Foundation, to help you find reliable children's health information whenever you need it! " Topics include nutrition, safety and accident prevention, infections, infant development, and emergencies and first aid. There's also a section on recent children's health-related news.

Author: American Medical Association and Nemours Foundation

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Pediatrics

Keywords: nutrition; safety; infections; development; first aid

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Other Infant Death (SIDS/OID) Information Web Site

http://www.sids-network.org/

Excellent site containing a plethora of information about SIDS, from medical information to grief support. "This site is the growing collaborative effort of individuals from across the United States and around the world. This site offers up-to-date information as well as support for those who have been touched by the tragedy of SIDS/OID."

Author: SIDS Network, Inc. (sidsnet@sids-network.org)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Pediatrics

Keywords: SIDS

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