Helpful Medical Information

Online there are numerous websites with information on caring for your children but not all of it is reliable. Below are helpful links that our pediatricians feel are from credible resources:

General Medical Care

• AAP Healthy Children – information from the American Academy of Pediatrics
• Bright Futures – information on prevention and health promotion for children
• AAP Car Seat Recommendations – information regarding car seats from the American Academy of Pediatrics
• Kohl’s Cares Health Information from UNC Healthcare – helpful information for parents, children and teens on various pediatric topics
• Helping Hands from Nationwide Children’s Hospital – provides basic handouts on variety of common pediatric topics

Immunizations

• CDC.gov Vaccine Information
• AAP Immunization Information

 Healthy Eating

• AAP Healthy Children – health tips for active living and nutrition from the American Academy of Pediatrics
• Eat Smart, Move More – tips and information to help you eat smart and get moving
• Choose My Plate – sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture it has information on food pyramid and healthy eating