Research Guides: Pediatrics Resources: Websites

Pediatrics Sources on the Web

American Academy of Pediatrics
Professional support information as well as consumer health information about a variety of children's health topics.
March of Dimes
Statistics, information and resources on birth defects.
Maternal and Child Health Bureau
A foundation and structure for assuring the health of American mothers and children. Through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Maternal and Child Health Library
A virtual guide to maternal and child health information. From the National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health at Georgetown University.
MedlinePlus Children's Health
This resource includes: current news, research, journal articles, newsletters and statistics on children's health.
National Institute for Child Health and Human Development
Clinical trials, research, and statistics from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health with a focus on human development.
National Vaccine Program Office
Latest news on vaccinations from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Internet is an important tool, but you need to remember:

Anyone can develop a website on any topic they choose, regardless of their authority.
The Internet does not have:
- Standards for publishing
- A review process to check for accuracy
- Prompts for removing outdated information

The CRAAP test is a useful tool for evaluating websites. Seriously!