Recommended Web Sites
PAMF Web Sites
www.pamf.org/teen
"We're Talking!" provides comprehensive health information for teens (ages 13 to 20) and their parents. An "Ask The Expert" section provides teens an opportunity to ask health related questions anonymously.
www.pamf.org/preteen
"We're Talking Too!" is overseen by PAMF's Adolescent Interest Group, a committee of physicians, social workers, researchers and others. The Web site is dedicated to providing reliable health information for preteens (9 to 12) and their parents.
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Other Web Sites
www.commonsensemedia.org
Common Sense Media, a not-for-profit organization, provides trustworthy information and tools, as well as an independent forum, so that families can have a choice and a voice about the media they consume. (Accessed July 2006)
www.aap.org/parents.html
American Academy of Pediatrics
www.familydoctor.org
American Academy of Family Physicians
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)
www.cdc.gov/flu
CDC Flu Resources
www.cdc.gov/doc.do/id/0900f3ec802270e4
CDC Infants &Children
www.dhs.ca.gov/pcfh/gdb/gdbindex.htm
Genetic Disease Branch of the California Department of Health Services
kidsdata.org
The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan
We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition) -- A national program designed as a one-stop resource for parents and caregivers interested in practical tools to help children 8 to 13 years of age maintain a healthy weight.
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However, PAMF does not sponsor or endorse any of these outside sites, nor does PAMF guarantee the accuracy of the information contained on them. In addition, PAMF has no control over the privacy practices of external Web sites. The user should read and understand the policies of all Web sites with respect to their privacy practices. These links are provided for your general information and education only, and should NOT be relied upon for personal diagnosis or treatment. If you have questions, please contact your health care provider.