Additional Resources
AAP and Immunizations
This site provides a comprehensive list of web links and all information you might ever need regarding your child’s routine immunization.
American Academy of Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is the primary professional association for the nation's 55,000 pediatricians. It is dedicated to the health, safety, and well being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This site provides immunization information and resources from the National Immunization Program, the federal government's principal agency for immunization policy and recommendations. You will find a wide range of information on vaccine-preventable diseases, the benefits of immunization, and the risks of immunization vs. the risks of disease.
CDC Travelers’ Health
Comprehensive information on health related issues and precautions if you are traveling out of the country.
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is a patient organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with asthma and allergies through education, advocacy, and research.
Zero to Three
This site focuses on the development of your child during the important first three years of life. Zero to Three is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen and support families, practitioners, and communities to promote the healthy development of babies and toddlers.
Bright Futures
The Bright Futures site provides educational materials, tools related to health supervision, and developmental and general health guidelines for children and adolescents. Bright Futures is guided by the Health Resources and Services Administration's Maternal and Child Health Bureau, with support from the Medicaid Bureau of the Health Care Financing Administration.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) aims to aid in the understanding and treatment of developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders. The site includes information on child and adolescent psychiatry, fact sheets for parents and caregivers, and current research.
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) was established in 1991. FAAN's membership now stands at more than 22,000 worldwide and includes families, dietitians, nurses, physicians, school staff, representatives from government agencies, and the food and pharmaceutical industries. FAAN serves as the communication link between the patient and others.
Web MD
This site provides lots of useful information on a multitude of health-related topics.
National Safe Kids Campaign
The National Safe Kids Campaign is a national organization dedicated to the prevention of unintentional childhood injury. This site provides a broad range of information on child safety, safety regulations, and recent product recalls.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This site offers safety and injury prevention tips as well as recall notices on a wide range of consumer products. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is an independent federal regulatory agency whose mission is to protect the public against unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with consumer products.
Disclaimer – Ashbrook Pediatrics does not guarantee accuracy of information available via the above resources. Always consult your physician for any medical advice.