Helpful Websites

General Health Information

• American Academy of Pediatrics site for parents (VERY informative) - www.healthychildren.org
• Nemours site with specific health topics - www.kidshealth.org
• Nemours site for a healthy lifestyle - www.makingkidshealthy.org
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - www.cdc.gov

Asthma and Allergy

• Delaware air quality - updated weekly
• Local Pollen Counts
• American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology – patient site
• CDC asthma site

Breastfeeding

• Nursing Mothers Inc.
• womenshealth.gov offers an excellent resource to start the process of learning to, and continuing to, breastfeed - highly recommended!
  

Nutrition and Healthy Eating

• www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov
• www.mypyramid.gov

Immunizations

• AAP immunization website
• Another AAP immunization website
• CDC/ACIP immunization information website - www.cdc.gov/vaccines
• CHOP Vaccine Education Center
• www.vaccineinformation.org
• www.vaccinateyourbaby.org

Delaware State Programs

• Delaware Healthy Children Program
• Delaware WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
• Delaware Head Start
• Early Intervention - Birth to 3 Program

Pennsylvania State Programs

• Pennsylvania Early Intervention
• Pennsylvania Head Start
• Pennsylvania CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program)
• Pennsylvania WIC (Women, Infants and Children)