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Infants & Children

 
General Health Topics

KidsHealth  
The Nemours Foundation

Infant and Child Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Infants and Toddlers Health -MEDLINEplus
      
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Asthma

Asthma in Children - MEDLINEplus

Just For Kids: All About Asthma Book
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

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Diabetes

Helping Your Child Live With Diabetes
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International

JDRF Kids Online - Information resources for children with diabetes
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International  

Youth Zone
American Diabetes Association

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Children & Disabilities  

National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information

Administration for Children & Families, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities                                                             
State of Michigan Agencies and Organizations

Publications on disabilities and related issues

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Immunization

Immunization Action Coalition – Publisher of immunization information

Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule                                                 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Lead Poisoning

Lead Poisoning Information
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

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Safety & Injury Prevention

Child Passenger Safety

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Fire Safety

United States Fire Administration Kids Page
U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission


Healthy House Project - Extensive information and tips for keeping your home naturally safe for children.
Children's Health Environment Coalition

Kidd Safety
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)


Information on SIDS
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

"Back to Sleep" Outreach Campaign-Resources for African Americans
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

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