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PEDIATRIC INFORMATION

 
BABYCENTER
http://www.babycenter.com/ 
BabyCenter is a quality, comprehensive resource for expectant and new parents.  The site offers:  Weekly Newsletter, Sound Advice, Getting Personal, Ask the Experts, and My Baby Center.  
 
BABYZONE
http://babyzone.com 
BabyZone is an Internet site that provides extensive pregnancy and labor information including:  Stages of Pregnancy, Maternity Health and Diet, Childbirth Choices, Maternity & Baby Gear Shopping, and Baby Care and Parenting. 
 
DR. PAUL'S CHILD HEALTH AND WELLNESS
http://www.drpaul.com/ 
Website promoting the advice of Canadian pediatrition Dr. Paul Roumeliotis. Dr. Paul is a down-to-earth communicator who encourages parents to become active and informed participants in the care of their children's health and well-being. Discussions include newborn issues, breastfeeding, immunization, nutrition, growth and development, injury prevention, and much more.
 
HEADLICE.ORG
http://www.headlice.org 
Headlice.org provides current Lice & Scabies News, FAQs, Good Stuff!, and Contacts.
 
KID'S HEALTH
http://kidshealth.org 
KidsHealth is devoted to the health of children and teens.  KidsHealth includes information about:  Growth, Food & Fitness, Childhood Infections, Immunizations, Lab Tests, Medical and Surgical Conditions, and the Latest Treatments.  The web site has a useful Health Tip of the Day. 
 
NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM
http://www.cdc.gov/nip/default.htm 
The National Immunization Programs was instituted to protect the nation's children and adults from vaccine-preventable diseases.  NIP is a part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, located in Atlanta, Georgia.  NIP provides leadership for the planning, coordination, and conduct of immunization activities nationwide. 
 
SIDS NETWORK
http://sids-network.org 
Sids Network provides the viewer with SIDS Information, FAQ and SIDS Research Information, Sibling Grief, Pregnancy Loss, SIDS Network, and Consumer Product Safety Information.
 
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