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The
Injury and Violence Prevention Program
of the California Chapter 4, American Academy of
Pediatrics provides expertise, evidence-based guidelines
and public policy advocacy for childhood injury prevention.
Local pediatricians participate in the Chapters’ programs
and advocacy efforts aimed at reducing childhood injuries.
The School Readiness
Nurse Integration Program objectives are to create
a linkage between school nurses and an AAP pediatrician
who will provide clinical advice and telephone
triage support and assist the nurses in coordinating
care with primary care physicians. In addition
this program will creating an education program
for the nurses to address pediatric health care
issues, link nurses who are conducting developmental
screenings with a physician liaison who will
perform case reviews and consultations, and promote
collaboration between the community
pediatricians,
the School Readiness Nurses and the AAP.
The
purpose of the
PE4ME Program
is to address
the growing obesity
and overweight
epidemic among
youth within
Orange County.
The program emphasizes
lessons for life-long
fitness and nutrition
and employs innovative
cardiovascular
and resistance
training techniques.
This site is
a tool for students
and teachers
to use as a learning
aid as well as
a guide for implementing
the PE4ME program.
The mission of the National program is to increase literacy in the 0 to 5 years
population by providing age appropriate books to pediatrician's offices. The
involvement of a child's physician can strongly influence the family commitment
to literacy. The goal is to have 40 pediatric offices utilizing this free,
FUN, and important program during the coming year. This project is funded through
ROR National and The Children and Families Commission of Orange County.
PROJECT VIETNAM
Project Vietnam is a non-profit humanitarian program
which provides healthcare assistance to children at-risk,
and to poor rural communities in Vietnam.
Los
Angeles – Orange
Immunization Network (LINK)
The Los Angeles-Orange Immunization Network (LINK) is
the immunization registry for Los Angeles and Orange counties. Immunization registries
are secure web-based systems used by doctors and other health care providers
to maintain the immunization information for their patients. LINK is part of
a state and national effort to improve the tracking and delivery of immunizations,
for better health of our children, families and communities.
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ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD) is a condition of the brain that
makes it hard for children to control their behavior.
It is one of the most common chronic conditions of
childhood. All children have behavior problems at
times. Children with ADHD
have frequent, severe problems that interfere with
their ability to live normal lives.
AUTISM
Autism
spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental
disabilities caused by unusual brain development that
begin during childhood and last throughout a person's
life. As many
as 6 in every 1,000 children have at least one ASD.
BREASTFEEDING
The American Academy of Pediatrics recognizes that
breastfeeding is important for optimal infant and child
health and development. This Web page offers many resources
available from the AAP and external organizations to
help you and your family initiate and successfully
continue breastfeeding. Breastfeeding has advantages
for infants, mothers, families, and society. These
advantages include health, nutritional, immunologic,
developmental, psychologic, social, economic, and environmental
benefits.
CALCIUM AND BONE HEALTH
Calcium is important for strong bones. Approximately
50% of the calcium in adult bones is laid down during
adolescence, so this is a critical time period for
calcium intake. Dairy is an easy way to get calcium
but genetics and weight-bearing physical activity also
play important roles in developing strong bones.
CAR SAFETY SEATS AND TRANSPORTATION
SAFETY
Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of
death for children and adolescents ages 1 to 21. The
AAP has information on topics ranging from car safety
seats to school buses to teen driving.
DEVELOPMENTAL
STAGES
This area allows caregivers to look up child information
according to the child's age.
IMMUNIZATIONS/VACCINES
Vaccines help prevent infectious diseases and save
lives. Childhood immunizations are responsible for
the control of many infectious diseases that were once
common in this country, including polio, measles, diphtheria,
pertussis (whooping cough), rubella (German measles),
mumps, tetanus, and Haemophilus influenzae type
b (Hib). While the US currently has near record low
cases of vaccine-preventable diseases, the viruses
and bacteria that cause them still exist. Vaccines
prevent disease in the people who receive them and
protect those who come into contact with unvaccinated
individuals.
Providing immunization in a medical home helps to
ensure a strong family-professional partnership based
on trust and mutual respect. This improves a clinicians
ability to communicate effectively with families about
the importance of vaccines and the timely immunization
of children.
OVERWEIGHT
AND OBESITY
CHILDREN, TERRORISM, AND DISASTER
http://www.aap.org/terrorism
Designed to aid pediatricians, parents, community leaders
and others in preparing for, and meeting children’s
needs during a disaster. The new area provides timely
information about emerging health threats as well as
existing research on the special needs of children,
ensuring physicians have the latest medical information
and resources right at their fingertips.
SOURCES FOR INFORMATION ON ALLERGIES
AND ASTHMA
http://www.aap.org/sections/allergy
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT IMMUNIZATIONS
Find out about immunization facts, schedule, safety
and much more.
www.cispimmunize.org
CURRENT NATIONAL VACCINE SUPPLY
www.cdc.gov/nip/news/shortages/#which
WEST NILE VIRUS INFORMATION
Although children appear to be at low risk for the virus,
pediatricians should be on lookout
for the mosquito-borne disease. http://www.aap.org/family/wnv.htm
WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR CHILD'S HEALTH
- A PEDIATRICIAN IS THE EXPERT
Click here
to view brochure. (Acrobat Reader required)
PEDIATRIC SUBSPECIALIST FACT SHEETS
Has your child been referred to a specialist? Click
here for information on the background training
and area of expertise for many pediatric subspecialities.
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