The material provided here is for informative purposes only. If you need specific medical advice, please call our office for an appointment or to speak with one of our advice nurses.
Pediatric Advisor Index
General health information listed alphabetically by topic. Some topics are also available in Spanish. Please call our office for advice specific for your child or if you have any conerns.
Medicines for Fever or Pain Relief
Need to know the right dose? Here are the dosages for acetaminophen and ibuprofen. You will need to know your child's weight to find the correct dose. Be sure to use the dose for the right formulation (for example, do you have Tylenol Infant Concentrated Drops or Children's Elixir?).
Immunization Information
We believe strongly in the importance of immunizations in protecting your child's health. Vaccines have done an amazing job preventing childhood disease, long-term disabilities, and death. Here are some resources you can use to educate yourself about vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases. Please feel free to ask us any questions and find out why we make sure our own kids get their vaccines!
Vaccine Education Center
From one of the nation's leading children's hospitals, everything you could want to know about vaccines, from how they work to safety information.
American Academy of Pediatrics
From the AAP, find what immunizations your child needs and get detailed information about the diseases we can prevent.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Information from the CDC, with a special page for parents.
Vaccinate Your Baby
Another great site to help answer your questions and keep you updated on vaccine issues.
Instant Childhood Immunization Scheduler
Enter your child's birthdate to find out what vaccines he or she needs and when.
HealthyChildren.org
A wealth of pediatric information and the latest news at your fingertips.
KidsHealth
A wide variety of health information for parents, kids and teens.
