HealthyChildren.org is the only parenting Web site backed by 60,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

Whether you are looking for general information related to child health or for more specific guidance on parenting issues, you have come to the right place. Here, you'll find information regarding the American Academy of Pediatrics many programs and activities, our policies and guidelines, our publications and other child health resources, as well as much, much more. Best of all, you can rest assured that the information comes from the nation's leading child health experts and that we have scientific research supporting our recommendations.

CDC's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) is working to implement policy and environmental strategies to make healthy eating and active living accessible and affordable for everyone.

Obesity now affects 17% of all children and adolescents in the United States - triple the rate from just one generation ago.

Before travelling to different parts of world, use the map provided by The Center for Disease Control (CDC) to select a destination and get travel health information for that location.

Phone: (1-800-CDC-INFO)

The Center for Disease Control lists the most current recommendations and requirements for vaccinations for children. This site also has many useful links including an excellent link regarding necessary healthcare precautions and immunizations for families traveling to foreign countries.

Phone: (1-800-CDC-INFO)

A great resource for parents and teens regarding topics in adolescent health. TeenHealthFX.com is a project funded by Atlantic Health System's - Morristown Medical Center. The site is maintained with input from teenagers and support from community leaders. Atlantic's Community Health Department and the

Adolescent/Young Adult Center for Health

Goryeb Children's Hospital   are responsible for the content and operation of the site.

The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) is a great reference for parents of children with food allergies. One of the core components of FAAN's mission is to raise public awareness of food allergies and anaphylaxis. Through media, education and awareness programs, advocacy efforts, and research, we help the public better understand the daily challenges of managing food allergies.

NYC Poison Control - The phone number for poison control is 1-800-222-1222. The New York City Poison Control Center is available 24 hours/day, 365 days/year, staffed by registered pharmacists and nurses certified in poison information.

• Language Line provides translation services in more than 150 languages
• Hearing impaired can call (TDD) 212-689-9014.

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) was established in 1992 and directed by Congress to target effectively substance abuse and mental health services to the people most in need and to translate research in these areas more effectively and more rapidly into the general health care system.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission provides current lists of safety recalls. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.