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Pediatrics Links

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) - Information on allergy and asthma topics is available in the "Patients & Consumers" and "Professionals" sections of this site. The "Professionals" section also contains a link to access the "Allergy/Asthma Medication Guide".
Web Address / URL: http://www.aaaai.org/
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) - Content areas of this site include: Parenting Corner, Health Topics, Professional Education & Resources. The AAP website also includes a "Search" feature to allow for easier site navigation. Web Address / URL: http://www.aap.org/
CDC Growth Chart Training Modules - "This website offers a set of self-directed, interactive training modules for health care professionals using the pediatric growth charts in clinical and public health settings to assess growth of infants, children, and adolescents."
Web Address / URL: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/growthcharts/index.htm
Child and Adolescent Mental Health - This web page from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) provides access to NIMH Publications and Resources Materials on the mental health of children and adolescents. Web Address / URL:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/child-and-adolescent-mental-health/index.shtml
CureSearch.org - CureSearch unites the Children's Oncology Group (COG) and the National Childhood Cancer Foundation (NCCF) through a shared mission to cure and prevent childhood and adolescent cancer through scientific discovery and compassionate care.
Web Address / URL: http://www.curesearch.org/index.aspx
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) - Select the "Life with Diabetes" link to access information about the care and treatment of diabetes. Web Address / URL: http://www.jdf.org/
Maternal and Child Health Library: A Virtual Guide to MCH Information The MCH Library is part of the National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health at Georgetown University. The "Search" link and the "A-Z Topic Index" can help you locate pages and documents on this site.
Web Address / URL: http://www.mchlibrary.info/
National Adolescent Health Information Center (NAHIC) - NAHIC was established in 1993 at the University of California at San Francisco as a national resource for adolescent health and research. The "Publications" link on this site provide access to full-text NAHIC reports.
Web Address / URL: http://nahic.ucsf.edu/
Vaccines & Immunizations - This page from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provides information on Vaccine Safety, Immunization Schedules, Storage & Handling.
Web Address / URL: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) - NICHCY provides information on disabilities and disability related issues affecting children and youth from birth to age 22. This site is available in both English and Spanish.
Web Address / URL: http://www.nichcy.org/
National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD) - The "Health Information and Media" section of this website provides links to many online NICHD Publications.
Web Address / URL: http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/health.cfm
Pediatrics - From the Nursing Learning Objects Library at Mesa Community College, this site provides a variety of online study tools on issues encountered in the field of Pediatrics.
Web Address / URL: http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/dept/d31/nur/learning_objects/_disciplines/
SearchingPediatrics.com - A search engine for searching pediatric peer-reviewed information available from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Policy Statements and Clinical Practice Guidelines, and Pediatrics Journal; the American Medical Association Guidelines for Adolescent Preventive Services (GAPS); Bright Futures; Brown Pediatric Surgery Handbook; CDC Yellow Book; Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report; DSM-IV-TR; eMedicine from WebMD; Epocrates; FDA Orange Book; Hopkins Dermatology Image Atlas; Iowa Neonatology Handbook; Merck Manual; and Medicine Sans Frontieres; and the USUHS Military Medical Humanitarian Assistance Course.
Web Address / URL: http://www.searchingpediatrics.com/

Professional Nursing Associations

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Web Address / URL: http://www.napnap.org/index.aspx
National Association of School Nurses
Web Address / URL: http://www.nasn.org/
New York State Association of School Nurses
Web Address / URL: http://www.nysasn.org/
Pediatric Endocrinology Nursing Society
Web Address / URL: http://www.pens.org/
Society of Pediatric Nurses
Web Address / URL: http://www.pedsnurses.org/

Revised 11/2010 http://www.monroecc.edu/go/library

Disclaimer: These web pages are for educational purposes only. Any medical or other decisions should be made in consultation with a qualified health care provider.