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Baby Health (to Age 1)
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. |
Birth Psychology
About this site: Does the fetus learn and remember before delivery? Can you really communicate with your child during pregnancy? The Association for Pre- and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH) addresses these issues and more with personal stories, scholarly articles, and late-breaking headlines. (http://www.birthpsychology.com/) Pluses: Coverage of current health issues, including the impact of environmental pollution on a developing fetus. Minuses: An index, but no access to articles from the The Pre- and Perinatal Psychology Journal. Best feature: Reviews of current books, videos, journals, and articles, with contact or ordering information. |
SIDS Network
About this site: Loaded with news stories, articles, and FAQ pages on sudden infant death syndrome, this may be the most complete SIDS resource on the Web. (http://sids-network.org/) Pluses: 3,000 pages of information to search or browse. Minuses: There is so much data, it can be hard to find exactly what you want. Best feature: If you need someone to talk to, try the SIDS chats that link you to conversations on other sites. |
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