Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years
Other Places To Get Help
Online Resources
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web Address: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/ This Web site provides information for consumers about vaccines and their safety and the diseases they protect against. The site also has current immunization recommendations for children, adolescents, adults, pregnant women, and people traveling to other countries. An interactive immunization scheduler is also available for all age groups.
National Food Safety Information Network Web Address: www.foodsafety.gov This Web site is maintained by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. The National Food Safety Information Network helps the public find information about food safety. This site contains many links to other government organizations, as well as news and safety alerts, consumer advice, education initiatives, industry assistance, and information on where to report any illness resulting from suspected food contamination.
National Pesticide Information Center Web Address: http://www.npic.orst.edu/ The National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) is a cooperative effort between Oregon State University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The NPIC has fact sheets about pesticide safety issues relating to home and garden use, food, water, and pets. They also have detailed information about pesticide manufacturers, chemicals found in products, pesticide labels, and more. You can call them at 1-800-858-7378 or email them at npic@ace.orst.edu.
Zero to Three National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families Web Address: www.zerotothree.org Zero to Three is a national nonprofit organization whose aim is to strengthen and support families and promote the healthy development of babies and toddlers.
Organizations
Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect 1825 Marion Street Denver, CO 80218 Phone: (303) 864-5300 E-mail: questions@kempe.org Web Address: http://www.kempe.org/ The Kempe Center is a world leader in programs that treat abused children. The center focuses on the causes, effects, and prevention of child abuse and has information for parents and professionals.
National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome 2955 Harrison Boulevard Suite 102 Ogden, UT 84403 Phone: 1-888-273-0071
(801) 627-3399Fax: (801) 627-3321 E-mail: mail@dontshake.com Web Address: http://www.dontshake.com The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome is a worldwide organization that provides information to professionals and parents about recognizing and preventing this form of child abuse.
American Academy of Pediatrics 141 Northwest Point Boulevard Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098 Phone: (847) 434-4000 Fax: (847) 434-8000 E-mail: kidsdocs@aap.org Web Address: www.aap.org The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers a variety of educational materials, such as links to publications about parenting and general growth and development. Immunization information, safety and prevention tips, AAP guidelines for various conditions, and links to other organizations are also available.
Bright Futures P.O. Box 571272 Washington, DC 20057-1272 Phone: (202) 784-9556 Fax: (202) 784-9777 E-mail: brightfutures@ncemch.org Web Address: www.brightfutures.org Bright Futures is maintained by the National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health at Georgetown University. Bright Futures promotes improving the health, education, and well-being of infants, children, and adolescents as well as families and communities. To achieve these goals, Bright Futures fosters trusting relationships and partnerships between families, communities, and health professionals.
The Bright Futures Web site offers current information about preventive health and health promotion needs. Newsletters and other publications are also available.
International Stress Management Association, USA E-mail: info@isma-usa.org Web Address: www.isma-usa.org The International Stress Management Association (ISMA) promotes sound knowledge and best practices in the prevention and reduction of human stress. ISMA publishes a professional journal, the International Journal of Stress Management, and has branches in 13 countries. The Web site has a library of consumer-oriented articles by members, a list of books written by members, and information about stress assessment tools.
National Child Abuse Hotline Phone: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) The National Child Abuse Hotline provides 24-hour support for parents. It provides free information and advice, ranging from prevention of child abuse to basic information about the normal growth and development of children.
National Safety Council 1121 Spring Lake Drive Itasca, Illinois 60143-3201 Phone: 1-800-621-7619
(630) 285-1121Fax: (630) 285-1315 E-mail: customerservice@nsc.org Web Address: http://www.nsc.org The National Safety Council (NSC) is an organization chartered by the United States Congress in 1953. It is an international, nongovernment organization that is dedicated to protecting life and promoting health. The NSC tracks safety and health statistics, has a comprehensive library, and offers fact sheets to the public. The NSC also has information on key safety issues such as first aid; fire, workplace, and driver safety; poison prevention; and emergency preparedness.
Parents Anonymous 675 West Foothill Boulevard Suite 220 Claremont, CA 91711-3475 Phone: (909) 621-6184 Fax: (909) 625-6304 E-mail: parentsanonymous@parentsanonymous.org Web Address: www.parentsanonymous.org Parents Anonymous encourages all parents to ask for help early to effectively break the cycle of abuse. Parents Anonymous groups meet in local community centers, churches, schools, housing projects, shelters, and prisons.
Safe Kids Worldwide 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20004-1707 Phone: (202) 662-0600 Fax: (202) 393-2072 Web Address: http://www.safekids.org Safe Kids Worldwide is a global organization with a mission to prevent accidental childhood injury. Safety information addresses a wide range of issues, such as car safety, poisoning hazards, proper toys, news updates, product recalls, and prevention strategies. Links to each state's child safety laws and local SAFE KIDS coalitions also are provided.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 1600 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30333 Phone: 1-800-311-3435 (public inquiries)
(404) 639-3534 (public inquiries)TDD: (404) 639-3312 Web Address: www.cdc.gov The Web site for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides health information for the public. The CDC is the leading federal agency for protecting U.S. citizens' health and safety by promoting health and by providing credible health information.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 4330 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 1-800-638-2772
(301) 504-7923Fax: (301) 504-0124 and (301) 504-0025 TDD: 1-800-638-8270 E-mail: info@cpsc.gov Web Address: www.cpsc.gov The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is an independent federal regulatory agency. The goal of this agency is to save lives and keep families safe by reducing the risk of injuries and deaths associated with consumer products. CPSC develops safety standards, recalls products or organizes how they will be repaired, researches possible product hazards, and informs the general public about these and other safety issues. You can call their toll-free number or e-mail them to report unsafe products.
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| Author: | Debby Golonka, MPH | Last Updated: January 5, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics | |
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