General Pediatric Websites
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): The AAP is dedicated to the health of all children. Its web site provides reliable and authoritative advice on a variety of child health issues, including immunizations.
- AAP HealthyChildren.org: The official parenting website of the American Academy of Pediatrics, with a wide range of resources on the Ages & Stages of childhood, advice on a variety of topics of interest to parents, and the KidsDoc Symptom Checker.
- AAP Immunization Information: A comprehensive immunization information site for parents and clinicians sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Bright Futures: Prevention and health promotion website for infants, children, adolescents and their families.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): The CDC serves as the national focus for promoting health and quality of life through its efforts to prevent and control disease, injury, and disability.
- CDC Parent Portal: Health Topics for Pregnancy, Infants, Toddlers, Children, and Teens: A collection of articles and fact sheets from the CDC on a variety of topics relating to pregnancy and child health.
- KidsHealth: One of the largest and most visited sites on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children and adolescents.
- Mayo Clinic Health Information Center: Provides access to the experience and knowledge of the more than 2,000 physicians and scientists of the Mayo Clinic.
- The Compassionate Friends Web Site for Grieving Families: The mission of The Compassionate Friends is to assist families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and to provide information to help others be supportive.
Vaccine Websites
- AAP Immunization Information: A comprehensive immunization information site for parents and clinicians sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- CDC Home Page for Vaccines and Immunizations: The CDC website for information on childhood and adult vaccines and immunizations.
- Immunization Action Coalition: An excellent source of childhood, adolescent, and adult immunization information for healthcare professionals and the public.
- Vaccination Information Statements in Other Languages: A Language Index for Vaccine Information Statements in many other languages.
- Vaccine Education Center at The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia: An educational resource about childhood vaccines for parents and healthcare professionals.
- CDC website on Autism: The CDC Autism Information Center, with information on Autism Spectrum Disorders. Addresses concerns about vaccines and autism.
ADHD Websites
- CHADD – An educational resource on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): CHADD is the leading non-profit organization serving individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
- National Institute of Mental Health website on ADHD: Detailed information on the symptoms, causes, and treatments of ADHD.
- CDC website on ADHD: The Centers for Disease Control website with reliable information on ADHD.
- Vanderbilt Parent Assessment Scale
- Vanderbilt Teacher Assessment Scale
Screening Tools
Allergy & Asthma Websites
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: Information about allergic diseases and asthma. Includes a Patient/Public Resource Center and a Just For Kids section of resources and puzzles.
- CDC Asthma Information Website: Information and resources to help you better control your asthma from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network: Resources for patients with food allergies or who are at risk for severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).
Obesity Websites
- Eat Smart, Move More: Your source for tips and information to help you eat smart and move more everyday!
- AAP Healthy Children Website: Advice from the AAP regarding healthy active living for families.
- CDC Healthy Weight Website: Promotes lifestyle changes to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
- Kids Eat Right: Website of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, promoting healthy eating habits for kids.
- ChooseMyPlate.gov: Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, features information on the new food pyramid.
Safety Websites
- NC Child Passenger Safety Information: Protecting children in child safety seats and seat belts is a top priority in North Carolina. Here is what we are doing. . .
- National Child Passenger Safety Information: Information on child safety seats from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- Safe Kids USA: Global network of organizations whose mission is to prevent accidental childhood injury.
- Consumer Product Safety Commission: Up to date information about product recalls.
International Adoption Website
- International Adoption Information: The U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs website with general and country-specific information for families interested in international adoption.
International Travel Website
- CDC Travel Website: Resource for traveling abroad; contains recommended vaccines for specific areas, information for traveling with children, and outbreak alerts.
Local Websites
- WakeMed Children’s Hospital website: WakeMed has built a new 34,000 sq. ft. Childrens Hospital – the first one in Wake County – where children can receive the medical care they need, as soon as they need it.
- Nursing Mothers of Raleigh: Experienced mothers encouraging breastfeeding through the education and support of women who want to nurse their babies.
- Safe Child of NC: Information on child safety and abuse prevention.
- Triangle Mothers of Twins and Triplets: A social service club dedicated to support and friendship of women who share the common bond of twins and triplets.
- Project Enlightenment of Wake County: Early childhood education and intervention program of the Wake County Public School System.
Teen Websites
- KidsHealth: Teen Growth: Information on growth and development in the teen years.
- KidsHealth for Teens: Website for teens including food and fitness, staying safe, sexual health, and a question and answer section.
Smoking Cessation Websites
- QuitlineNC: QuitlineNC provides free cessation services to any NC resident who needs help quitting tobacco use.
- Become An EX Smoker: The EX Plan is a free quit smoking program that helps you re-learn your life without cigarettes.
