Helpful Links

 

American Academy of Pediatrics
News: Every week, the AAP publishes new research and recommendations
Symptoms checker and search tool
Ages and Stages: from prenatal to young adult health topics
Safety and Prevention: Immunizations, home safety, safety on-the-go, etc
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Immunization schedules and resources
Basic and common questions
Information on vaccines and preventable diseases
Children's Mercy Health Topics
Care Cards: easy-to-read cards that address health topics such as common colds, cuts and scrapes, fever, head lice, poison ivy, just to name a few. The cards are reviewed and updated regularly, and they are used throughout the hospital, in both inpatient and outpatient areas, as well as throughout the community.
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Child Care Licensing
Booster Seat Information
Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office
Car seat guide
Car seat inspection stations and check-up events
Child safety seat recalls
United States Department of Agriculture
MyPlate is a reminder to find your healthy eating style and build it throughout your lifetime. Everything you eat and drink matters. The right mix can help you be healthier now and in the future.
University of Kansas
Pediatric Health Library (toward the bottom of the page) has patient education on illnesses, disorders, and normal development from A-Z.