Online Resources
These sites generally post accurate information. However, we cannot guarantee accuracy of all information on any web page. In addition, such information may not apply to your unique circumstances. Discuss any questions with your provider. Be sure to look at our Internet Guidelines before making any decisions about what kinds of information you find online.
Good, General Sources of Patient Information:
- www.aap.org American Academy of Pediatrics
- www.mayoclinic.com Mayo Clinic
- www.AAAAI.org Information on allergy and asthma
- www.ama-assn.org American Medical Association
- www.kidshealth.org A good source of pediatric information written at various levels (child, teen or adult)
- www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety Information and updates on medications for your child
- www.aapd.org/pediatricinformation American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
US Government Sites:
- www.medlineplus.gov The place to search the National Library of Medicine
- www.cdc.gov Centers for Disease Control (excellent information on infectious disease and travel medicine); 800-232-4636, (TTY) 800-232-6348
- www.nih.gov National Institutes of Health
- www.healthfinder.gov Government-sponsored search engine to find reliable health information
- www.kids.gov Information for kids about kids
Miscellaneous:
- www.who.org World Health Organization
- www.paaap.org/pdf/medhome/web.pdf A search engine geared toward finding reliable pediatric information
- www.immunizationinfo.org Up-to-date information about immunizations
