Information about MEASLES vaccination from Dr. Hassink, President of the American Academy of Pediatrics: Measles Info
Parents can find very specific information about the vaccines their baby needs from several reliable sources: NYSDOH, CDC, Academy of Pediatrics
Health advisory: Those traveling to the Carribean, especially people performing missionary work, are at risk for dengue fever, a disease spread by mosquitoes. It is important to use mosquito repellent and mosquito netting, especially in places and times of day when mosquitoes are prevalent. www.cdc.gov/travel/
American Academy of Pediatrics: www.aap.org for all kinds of pediatric health information
ACLS Training Center: Choking and the Heimlich Maneuver
Centers for Disease Control - foreign travel information: www.cdc.gov/travel/
Vaccine information from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: www.vaccine.chop.edu/parents A non-profit organization committed to providing accurate information about vaccines
White Plains Hospital Center: www.wphospital.org
Sleep Help for Children information: Children's Sleep Guide
Car Seat Information: www.carseat.org
Go to www.safeny.ny.gov/seat-cal.htm to find out where you can have your car seat inspected.
Car Seats for Special Needs Children
New York State Department of Health: www.health.state.ny.us/
Westchester County Department of Health: www.westchestergov.com/health/
Quit smoking: www.anti-smoking.org/quitting.htm
AAP Smoking: www.aap.org/richmondcenter
Children of Alcoholics Foundation: www.coaf.org
Donate to help end cancer in children: http://taylormatthewsfoundation.org/