Helpful Links

American Academy of Pediatrics

aap.org

The American Academy of Pediatrics’ Web site pro­vides general pediatric info, including a parent resource guide, immunization information, a pediatrician referral service, and a list­ing of programs for children. There is also a search engine to help find info on specific pediatric topics.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

cdc.gov

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Web site provides news and features on subjects such as protecting one’s health when traveling abroad. This includes vaccine recom­mendations based on the country you’ll be visiting.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

chmcc.org

The Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center’s Web site has a family/patient education section with links to support groups and information on child care, injury prevention, and more.

healthychildren.org

healthychildren.org

The Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center’s Web site has a family/patient education section with links to support groups and information on child care, injury prevention, and more.

Green River District Health Department

healthdepartment.org

Site of the Green River District Health Department. Information about programs and services available including immunizations.

kidsgrowth.com

kidsgrowth.com

Gives parents information on behavior, development, and pediatric health conditions.

Owensboro Health

owensborohealth.org

Information from Owensboro Health about hospital services, health education, classes and events.

WebMD

webmd.com

A good site for current health news and helpful information about common diseases and medications.

Vaccines and Vaccine Safety

Vaccinate Your Baby

vaccinateyourbaby.com

Vaccinate Your Baby is an awareness campaign that was launched in 2008 by Every Child By Two, providing families with messages about the importance of timely vaccination of children.

Institute for Vaccine Safety

vaccinesafety.edu

The Institute for Vaccine Safety provides 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.