American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) - http://www.aap.org
The AAP, the national parent organization of Board Certified Pediatricians, is a great source of literature and support for most initiatives involving children's health and other causes. You can order books, magazines and investigate the current recommendations for many conditions affecting children today.

American Medical Association (AMA) - http://www.ama-assn.org

Center for Disease Control (CDC) - http://www.cdc.gov
Check here for Traveler's Advisories: The CDC issues recommendations on vaccine requirements for international travelers. Also find the latest information on outbreaks of infectious disease anywhere in the world.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - http://www.fda.gov
Check out the latest information on any medication you are taking, or thinking of taking.

Medline (National Library of Medicine) - http://www.nlm.nih.gov
You can search the recent Medical literature on any key-word or phrase for free.

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners - http://www.napnap.org
This is NAPNAP's Home Page and is a great source of current information from the Nursing perspective.

Pediatrics Journal - http://www.pediatrics.org
While this monthly journal may be very technical, at times there are subject reviews and articles summarizing a condition, standard of care or current recommendation that may be of use to a parent trying to understand their child's condition. However, it may be best to have your Pediatrician review these articles with you.

Pennsylvania Medical Society - http://www.pamedsoc.org
The literature published by the PMS is a great source for understanding the political, economic and business side of medicine, increasingly important to a thorough understanding of the impact of managed care on your health care.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - http:\\www.cpsc.gov
The CPSC is the source of much information regarding the safety of products we use each day, from bicycle helmets and flame retardant children's pajamas to car seats. Check this site frequently.

U.S. Department of Transportation Auto Safety Hotline - A complete listing of infant and child car seats recalled since 1988 can be found at: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps/
This is the place to check if your child's car seat needs repair or should be replaced. Click on the above link or call (800)-424 9393.

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - http:\\www.chop.edu
Provides round-the-clock access to information about the Hospital's staff and services, including a comprehensive professional staff and services directory and information for parents.