The following is a list of several websites that you may find helpful when researching health topics:
General pediatric subjects from the American Academy of Pediatrics
General medical subjects and links to other sites by the National Library of Medicine
Support and information on ADHD from CHADD
Vaccine information from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Product recalls posted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission
Worldwide travel recommendations/precautions from the Center for Disease Control
Poison Control (Call 1-800-222-1222)
Medication Dosing Instructions
Below are the weight-based doses for Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen (Motrin) for children, which may be used to treat pain or fever.
Please call the doctor if your child has a fever (100.4 F rectal temperature) and is under 2 months of age.
Motrin should not be administered to a child under 6 months of age.