Recommended pediatric health websites for parents

TCPA Katy
www.texaschildrenspediatrics.org/katy
Includes office hours, patient forms, physician biographical information, and other office info.

TCPA Health Library
www.texaschildrenspediatrics.org/healthlibrary/default.aspx
The TCPA health library is an excellent resource of health information on a variety of topics.

American Academy of Pediatrics' Website for Parents
www.healthychildren.org
The AAP’s parent-oriented webpage has up to date information on a variety of pediatric health topics.

TCH Center for Vaccine Awareness and Research
www.texaschildrens.org/vaccines
Includes info on vaccine education, safety and schedules for parents and health professionals.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Vaccine Education Center
www.vaccine.chop.edu
Includes informational videos and tear sheets. Parents can also sign up for a monthly email newsletter on vaccine science, safety and schedules.

UpToDate.com patient information
www.uptodate.com/patients
Includes free patient-level health information that is continually updated with evidence-based medical information on both pediatric and adult health topics.

Mayo Clinic
www.mayoclinic.com
Includes comprehensive guides on hundreds of diseases and conditions.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention- International Travel
www.cdc.gov/travel\
Includes info to assist travelers and their health-care providers in deciding the vaccines, medications, and other measures necessary to prevent illness and injury during international travel.

Texas Department of State Health Services Immunization Branch
www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/default.shtm
Includes info for the public on topics such as school and daycare minimum immunization requirements, schedules, and the Texas Vaccine for Children program (VFC).