|
|
 |
|
|
 |
|
|
Children's Health Resource Center
Useful Sites
CDC Quick Reference Vaccines Chart
About this site: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the country’s number-one source for information on contagious diseases, so the clearinghouse of materials on vaccinations is extensive. This quick reference chart contains links to printable fact sheets, which include information on who should or should not be inoculated, a list of vaccine side effects, and a few FAQs. You'll also find links to recent news on particular diseases and vaccines here. http://www.cdc.gov/nip/vaccine/vac-chart-public.htm Pluses: The fact sheets cover a lot of information in a few short pages.  Minuses: Linking to "side effects" for a particular vaccine takes you to a general page that lists side effects for all vaccines. To find information on a specific vaccination, you have to scroll down the page and click on another link.  Best feature: This site provides a single jumping-off point for all the information you could want on specific vaccines and the diseases they protect against. |
Childhood Immunization Scheduler (CDC)
About this site: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Childhood Immunization Scheduler gives parents inoculation recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Enter your child's birth date and you'll get back a list of shots she should have from birth up to age 5. The scheduler also asks for your child's name, but it will still work if you don't feel like entering that information. The recommended shots are listed by age of the child and by date, based on the birth date you entered. The date entry makes it handy to mark your own calendar with a reminder to make the necessary appointment with your pediatrician. (http://www2.cdc.gov/nip/scheduler_le/default.asp) Pluses: Each vaccine listed is linked to an in-depth information sheet about the vaccine and the disease it helps prevent. Included on the information sheet are possible side effects to watch for, who should and shouldn't receive a shot, and a list of resources for more information. Minuses: The Scheduler only makes recommendations for your child from birth to age 5, so it isn't helpful for older children. Best feature: Reliable information at whatever level you choose. If you just want to see what shots your child will need, it's useful at that level. More in-depth information about the vaccine, diseases, or links to other sites is there for you as well. |
Dr. Greene's HouseCalls
About this site: Think house calls are a thing of the past? Then check out this award-winning site. Pediatrician Alan Greene answers a wide range of childhood illness questions and participates in live chats, bringing clear and useful health information right to your home computer. (http://www.drgreene.com/) Pluses: Questions are answered thoroughly and in great detail. Minuses: The case-by-case nature of questions and answers may obscure general childhood illness information. Best feature: Dr. Greene holds live chats each day. |
KidSource OnLine Healthcare
About this site: Looking for information on childhood diseases, nutrition, learning disabilities, or even product recalls? Chances are you'll find it on this site, which serves as a clearinghouse of advice and information. Most articles are reprints. But the range of topics and regular addition of new material make this a worthwhile stop. (http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/pages/Health.html Pluses: Each article offers links to online forums and stories on related topics. Minuses: Emphasis on breadth, not depth of coverage; no search function. Best feature: The General Health and Medicine area rates the usefulness of articles, cites the source, and gives a brief synopsis. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
