Infant, Child, and Teen Health Web Links for Parents

The links below are to external web sites and have been provided as a courtesy of High Country Health Care. P.C. Please read our disclaimer regarding use of information found on external sites. Thank you.

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Dedicated to the health of all children, the AAP provides up-to-date news, research articles, and information for parents and physicians covering topics such as why to immunize, youth violence, and adolescent smoking.

KidsHealth
Tailored to specific audiences: parents, kids, and teens. Parents will find helpful health care information on topics such as growth and development, emotions and behavior, positive parenting, and first aid and safety. Kids and teens will have fun exploring their own separate sites and will learn about health care issues important to them in the process.

National Immunization Program (NIP)
Covering topics such as the importance of immunization, vaccine safety, and diseases that are preventable through vaccination, parents will definitely find this site of interest. The NIP's vaccine recommendation schedules for infants and children can be downloaded and printed.

Partnership for a Drug Free America
Helpful articles and guides for parents and caregivers covering topics such as 'how to talk with your kids about drugs' and 'growing up drug-free', along with a searchable drug resource that provides details about the effects of specific drugs.

Pedsnet
With content provided by over 30 leading pediatricians and pediatric specialists, this site offers a pediatric drug library, interactive tools such as a growth percentile calculator, product recall alerts, a health hoaxes and rumors section and an ask the experts section.