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Links

Information provided through the following Internet links is intended for educational purposes only. This information should not replace or be a substitute for the medical advice provided by your physician. North Fulton Pediatrics takes no responsibility for the content of these links.

Government Sites

Pediatric/Medical Organizations

Helpful Resources

Publications

Government Sites

• Georgia Department of Public Health
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention- CDC
  For information on a variety of health issues, including travelers' health, vaccine information, and safety tips.
• Vaccine Information Statements
  To locate and read about each individual childhood vaccine.
• Travelers' Health
  Helpful information you should know when traveling out of the country.
• Vaccine Information Statements in Every Language (from the CDC)
  An updated list of vaccines currently available.
• What would happen if we stop vaccinations?
  
• The U.S. Food and Drug Administration - FDA
• USDA Food Pyramid Information
  You can view the Food Pyramid and learn more about diet suggestions.

Pediatric/Medical Organizations

• The Mayo Clinic
  General medical information from one of the premier medical institutions in the U.S.
• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  For up-to-date information on pediatric dentistry issues.
• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
  Common conditions of childhood with answers to assist parents with questions about their child's development.
• Pediatric Imaging at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
  To help answer any questions you might have about radiological exams and procedures for your children.
• Bright Futures
  To investigate a variety of behavioral and developmental issues relating to all age groups of children; presented in part by Georgetown University.
• Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - CHADD
  A resource for parents regarding ADHD.
• Georgia Association of School Psychologists - GASP
  Resource for links and information relating to a variety of mental health, special education and disability issues as well as education and learning for children.
• The American Academy of Pediatrics
  Sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) geared to providing a variety of information on topics pertinent to your child. Look here also for AAP sponsored specific information on a variety of health issues ranging from acne to croup to urinary tract infections.

Helpful Resources

• American Academy of Pediatrics Car Seat Guidelines
  All infants and children should be secured in a child restraint appropriate for their age and size. Consult the AAP guideline before you buy your next car seat.
• Instructions for using your Vortex Spacer correctly
  If you have any questions about the use, care and cleaning of your Vortex spacer device please click on the link to the manufacturer.
• Got Mom - Breastfeeding Information
  A site created by the American College of Nurse-Midwives that provides breastfeeding information and resources for mothers and families.
• 150 Ways to Show Kids You Care (pdf)
  Assets for Colorado Youth distributes a list of ways parents can show they care without buying things for their children. If you see yourself trapped in this pattern and would like to change, read through this list provided on their website.

Publications

• Healthy Kids Magazine
  From the publishers of American Baby Magazine, this is a bright and neatly organized information resource site.
• Scholastic Online
  A great resource of ideas for children of all ages from the respected teachers magazine.