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American Academy of Pediatrics
Keep your child healthy and safe with these tips from the AAP. A variety of brochures discuss immunization, nutrition, SIDS, and injury prevention. Find the right pediatrician through their Pediatrician Referral Service.
DrKoop.com
Developed by Dr. C. Everett Koop, former U.S. Surgeon General, this site invites you to join chats, check your prescription safety, get medical product recalls, or research a health topic. Be sure to check out the vast Family Health section.
Facts for Families
The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry brings you this comprehensive set of online brochures that cover dozens of topics from bedwetting and lying to adoption and lead paint exposure.
healthfinder®
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services can help you find out the latest health news and scientific breakthroughs, learn how to choose quality health care services, and conduct research via online medical dictionaries, journals, and libraries.
KidsHealth.org
This unique site provides health-related articles and information geared not only toward parents, but toward kids and teens as well. From getting braces or visiting the doctor to handling emergencies or eating properly, kids can get all their questions answered here.
Mayo Clinic Health Oasis
The venerable Mayo Clinic created Health Oasis to teach people about medical conditions and prescriptions and to report the latest health news. Special sections for cancer, heart disease, and other illnesses offer articles, quizzes, and physician Q&As.
Med Help International
This non-profit organization is devoted to helping medical patients make informed decisions about health care. Ask various specialists your healthcare questions, search an online medical library, or communicate with others sharing similar conditions.
MEDLINEplus
The National Institutes of Health brings you this selection of online resources from the National Library of Medicine. Search for articles on hundreds of diseases or conditions, or find a doctor, dentist, or organization specializing in your condition.
Mental Health Net
Visit Mental Health Net for information, articles, and studies related to your family's mental health. Learn about specific disorders and treatments, thumb through a glossary of psychological and psychiatric terms, locate treatment facilities, read mental health news headlines, ask a question to a doctor or pharmacist, and join a chat room support group.
Prevline
Short for "Prevention Online," Prevline provides comprehensive information on alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. Every parent should check out the dozens of online brochures on a variety of substances. A special section teaches kids how to stand up to peer pressure.
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