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Many concerns have arisen over the recent years about infections & immunizations (often because of the recent press reports). Here are some links & documents about infections & immunizations.
Immunizations - Explanation & types of immunizations recommended
Vaccine Safety
Vaccine Education Center from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Center of Disease Control: Are_vaccines_safe CDC
Allied Vaccine Group (pros & cons about vaccines)
Institute for Vaccine Safety
Vaccines and Autism
Vaccine News & research
National Institute of Health: NIH
Infectious Diseases in Children
Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases:
PKIDS supports families whose children have been affected by viral hepatitis, HIV/AIDS and other diseases and educates the public about effective disease prevention practices.
Some specific illness information
Bioterrorism and Antibiotics
Bioterrorism Information and Resources for Patients: Frequently Asked Questions
Responding to Children's emotional needs during crisis Important tips for parents and other caregivers
AAP - Children, Terrorism & Disasters Disaster preparedness to meet children's needs.
Ear, Nose and Throat Issues including Croup, Ear Infections, Swimmers ear & Sinus Infections
Hepatitis A & B
Influenza in Older Children and Teenagers
Mononucleosis
Shingles
Tonsillitis and Adenoiditis
Vomiting and Diarrhea in Children
West Nile Virus
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