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Spring is in full bloom! The trees and flowers are blossoming and lawnmowers are buzzing over fresh cut grass. After months of being cooped up, kids are enjoying the outdoors.
Along with that comes the sniffles, sneezes and itchy, watery eyes. Asthma and allergies are the most common chronic childhood diseases. Asthma affects nearly four million American children, while allergies affect about 40 million. It's important for parents to identify what allergens or irritants trigger an allergy or asthma attack. Allergens can include pollen, dust mites, mold, pet dander, or food. Irritants can include tobacco smoke, room deodorizers, cleaning products, or candles. Asthma attacks can even be caused by exercise, infections, or emotions like being anxious or scared. If not controlled, allergies and asthma can cause children to miss school, lower their progress, and not be involved in sports or other extra curricular activities. It's important children get their allergy or asthma triggers under control so they can lead productive lives.
Here are a variety of resources to help children of all ages manage their symptoms.
Links:
ADD: (Attention Deficit Disorder)
This non-profit site focuses exclusively on the subject of attention deficit disorder
http://aap.org/healthtopics/adhd.cfm
http://www.ldpride.net/addsub-types.htm
http://www.chadd.org/Understanding-ADHD/For-Parents-Caregivers.aspx
http://www.chadd.org/Understanding-ADHD/For-Adults/Workplace-Issues/ADHD-and-the-Military.aspx
https://www.retailmenot.com/blog/sensory-overload-while-shopping.html
HealthyChildren.org - On The Go
Safety Seat Recall List
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/childseat.cfm
Infants and Mothers
by T. Berry Brazelton
The Nursing Mothers Companion
by Kathleen Huggins
Toddlers and Parents
by T. Berry Brazelton
Breastfeeding Your Baby
by Sheila Kitzinger
Working and Caring
by T. Berry Brazelton
Your Child's Health
by Barton D. Schmitt
Vaccine Information
Our goal is to provide you with accurate information about vaccines so that you can make informed choices for your child.
Schedule
You will find information about vaccines your infant to pre school aged child should receive and the diseases these vaccines protect against.
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4010.pdf
We have also included information on vaccines your pre teen and teen aged child should receive.
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4020.pdf
Reliable Resources
You will find books, websites and literature available about vaccines.
http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4012.pdf
http://www.chop.edu/consumer/jsp/microsite/microsite.jsp?id=75918
http://www.immunizationinfo.org/parents/
Vaccine Information Statements
Vaccine Safety
Information on the safety of available vaccines
http://www.vaccinesafety.edu/
Vaccine Information Statements
Information on the risks and benefits of each vaccine are explained on these statements. These are available in a large number of languages.
http://www.immunize.org/vis/
Care after Immunizations
Tips for parents and care givers to soothe their child after "the shots" Please visit our Patient Education section on our website at www.ifpeds.com
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
http://www.nhtsa.gov
National Safety Belt Council
http://www.nsc.org/traf/sbc.htm
Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems
by Richard Ferber, M.D.
American Academy of Pediatrics Guide to Your Child's Sleep
George Cohen, editor
Helping Your Child Sleep Through the Night
by Joanne Cuthbertson