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References for Parents

  • Tick Borne Diseases - This is a great resource for tick information. It is reliable and easy to understand, coming from the CDC. Please feel comfortable to ask our physicians or nurses specific questions you may have regarding your children.
  • AAP Facts About Autism and Vaccines - To help address concerns related to vaccines and autism, the American Academy of Pediatrics is making available this handout for parents, "Facts for Parents About Autism and Vaccine Safety."
  • Voices For Vaccines - This website provides accurate vaccine information. We encourage you to refer to it for specific questions you may have regarding vaccinations.
  • Immunization Information - This link enables a parent to view, download and print the same Vaccine Information Statements that are available in our office. They are a great resource for immunization benefits, schedules, risks and precautions. The forms are also available in several languages.
  • American Academy of Pediatrics - Our physicians use this site quite often, and recommend the "For Parents" section that includes really good informational audio files.
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - This website offers current and accurate information for our physicians, and we encourage you as a parent to visit it as well. The updated 2008 recommended immunization schedule for children is available at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/child-schedule.htm which is a page on this site. Please do let our office nurses know if you have any specific questions about your child's vaccines.

    Also as you and your family plan for travel to foreign countries, we encourage you to consult with your local health department or the Centers for Disease Control regarding immunization requirements and other preventative measures. The CDC offers a vast resource of information for the would-be traveler.
  • The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  • National Network for Immunization Information
  • The Nemours Foundation - This is a non profit health care provider site that is easy to navigate and offers clear, current and practical information.
  • Parents Magazine - Magazine for parents...
  • US Consumer Product Safety Commission - This website has become a great resource to our practice for information regarding toy hazards and recalls. It is an extensive list that is updated very regularly.