Resources
When seeking medical advice, a lot of confusing and conflicting information can be found on the Internet. To help, we’ve provided a list of reliable websites and resources for you below that can help answer your questions and concerns.
American Academy of Pediatrics: Dedicated to the health of all children. Its website provides reliable and authoritative advice on a variety of child health issues, including immunizations.
Center for Disease Control: Serves as the national focus for promoting health and quality of life through its efforts to prevent and control disease, injury, and disability.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia: Vaccines: Provides complete, up-to-date and reliable information about vaccines.
Children’s Memorial Hospital: Illinois’ only freestanding hospital exclusively for kids. They are continuously using the latest child-focused technologies and making innovative strides in pediatric research.
Food Pyramid: Offers personalized eating plans and other interactive tools to help you plan and assess your family’s food choices.
Immunize.org: Creates and distributes educational materials about the delivery of safe and effective immunization services.
Poison Control: Maintains a 24-hour Poison Help Hotline continually staffed by physicians, pharmacists, and toxicology specialists.