Web Resources

General Pediatric Information

American Academy of Pediatrics - general parenting, safety, immunization information
Centers for Disease Control - extensive information on infectious diseases, vaccines.
Traveler's Health, Centers for Disease Control - travel information for international travel/vaccination recommendations to specific destinations, epidemics, safe food and water
KidsHealth.org - advise in multiple areas for parents, children, teens

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - information on seatbelt, carseat safety, driving tips
National Safety Council - playground, auto, lead safety issue
AAOS Playground Safety - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, playground injury prevention
Netsmartz - internet safety, parents, teens, children
Safe Kids Worldwide - international nonprofit organization dedicated solely to preventing unintentional childhood injury
Poison Center, Maine Medical Center - current poison center for NH calls 1-800-222-1222
Poison Center, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center - poison info, including plants, bites and stings, pets as well as general household poisons

American Academy of Pediatrics, Immunization Information - general recommendation schedules, updates of vaccine shortages and availability
Center for Disease Control, Immunizations - immunizations schedules, topics on disease prevention, vaccine safety, in the CDC website there is a large amount of information on the diseases the vaccines are meant to prevent
WhoopingCough.net - an individual English physicians effort to teach about pertussis/whooping cough
Pertussis.com - one of many additional sites showing pertussis disease, which is still quite common, this site created by Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Allied Vaccine Group - The Allied Vaccine Group is comprised of websites dedicated to presenting valid scientific information about the sometimes confusing subject of vaccines. Think of this page as your portal to the real world of vaccines, a world based on scientific research, followed by honest disclosure of the research results -- pro and con
Immunization Action Coalition - Vaccination Information for Healthcare Professionals, topics include autism, thimerisol, influenza
Institute for Vaccine Safety - "Our mission is to provide an independent assessment of vaccines and vaccine safety to help guide decision makers and educate physicians, the public and the media about key issues surrounding the safety of vaccines."
New Hampshire Vaccine Association - website describing funding of vaccines for children and adolescents in New Hampshire

National Alliance on Mental Illness - "NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families.", with links to local NH chapter.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - "non-profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD and their families", support, research, conferences
Asperger's Association of New England - "The Asperger’s Association of New England (AANE)'s mission is to foster awareness, respect, acceptance, and support for individuals with AS and related conditions and their families."

Weight Management & Lifestyle Coaching, Andrea Paquette ARNP-C, AHN-BC - personal weight and lifestyle counselling
La Leche League International - strong advocates for breast feeding with resources, advice (even apparel) to support breast feeding