Resources

Over the counter medication charts

Fever reducers and pain relief medications dosage chart (Tylenol/Acetaminophen, Motrin/Ibuprofen)

Antihistamine dosage chart (i.e. Benadryl)

Poison Control Center

Web Resources

• American Academy of Pediatrics The AAP is a professional membership organization of 62,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric specialists and pediatric surgical specialists. Our physicians are both fellows of the academy.

• CAP4Kids this website is the result of the tireless work of the Child Advocacy Project of Philadelphia. Please visit it for reliable, up-to-date information about resources in the Philadelphia area for children and families.

• Kidshealth.org KidsHealth is the most-visited site on the Web for information about health, behavior, and development from before birth through the teen years.

• Centers for Disease Control CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S.


• www.immunize.org This website is brought to you by the Immunization Action Coalition, a national leader in immunization education. For parents and people of all ages, it provides timely, accurate, and proven information about vaccines and the diseases they prevent.

Health Insurance Coverage for Children

• COMPASS is the online application for Pennsylvanians to apply for many health and human service programs offered by the State of Pennsylvania. The state's Department of welfare provides a number of ways to apply for various benefits like health insurance and food stamps.
• PA Health Choices is the PA Enrollment Services Department. They help people with Medical Assistance sign up for a health plan and choose a doctor. Please note-the two plans we participate with are Keystone First and Aetna Better Health.
• Pennsylvania's CHIP program puts health coverage within reach for all uninsured kids and teens who are not eligible for or enrolled in Medical Assistance.

Keeping Kids Healthy and Safe

• Food Allergy and Research website provides resources and tools to help parents manage their child's food allergies.
• The Pennsylvania Traffic Injury Prevention Project provides resources about car and bicycle safety, as well as young driver safety the following site has very helpful information.
• CHOP Safe Place: The Center for Child Protection and Health Resources is a comprehensive program to address the issues of child abuse and neglect. Their mission is to provide the best care to children and their families dealing with child abuse or neglect.
• Internet and Media Safety Net this resource provides parents with tips and resources to keep their children and young adults safe online.
• Campaign for a Commercial-Free Chilhood CCFC’s mission is to support parents’ efforts to raise healthy families by limiting commercial access to children and promote a modern childhood shaped by what’s best for kids, not corporate profits.
• The Child Advocacy Project of Philadelphia provides reliable, up-to-date information about all types of resources in the Philadelphia area for children and families
• Traveler's Health is the CDC's website for information about travel medicine and immunizations to keep you and your family safe when you travel.
• St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Child Protection Program provides community education and medical support for children and families who may have experienced abuse.

Vaccine Resources

The following links are for information about vaccines as well as apps that can help families keep track of family member's vaccinations and other health information- right on your smart phone and tablet.

• The Vaccine Education Center of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
• Vaccines on the Go: What you should know an app created by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
• www.vaccine.org
• HF MyFamily
• www.immunize.org
• CDC's Vaccine Information Sheets

Vaccine Concerns and our Vaccine Policy

The following are links we recommend for parents who have concerns about vaccinating their children.

• Vaccines and Your Baby video series by the CHOP vaccine education center
• 10 vaccines myths busted
• CDC For Parents: Vaccines for your children
• Does MMR cause Autism?

At Mt. Airy Pediatrics, P.C. we firmly believe that all children and young adults should receive all of the recommended vaccines according to the schedule published by the Centers for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics .

We firmly believe in the effectiveness of vaccines to prevent serious illness and to save lives. However we also recognize that the choice to vaccinate your child may be a very emotional one for some parents.

We will do everything we can to help you  make an informed and objective decision about vaccinating according to the recommended schedule. However, should you have doubts, questions or additional questions our physicians and nurse practitioners are always available to discuss them with you. We consider it our job to help alleviate your concerns and reservations, about any health related issues, including the safety  and efficacy of vaccines.

Resources and Information for Expecting or New Parents

• Our Practice's Insurance Information for new parents
• Immunizations for babies -a handout from the Immunization Action Coalition about the vaccines recommended during your baby's first year.
• COMPASS is the online application for Pennsylvanians to apply for many of health and human service programs offered by the State of Pennsylvania.The state's Department of welfare provides a number of ways to apply for various benefits.
• Pennsylvania's CHIP program puts health coverage within reach for all uninsured kids and teens who are not eligible for or enrolled in Medical Assistance.
• The Breastfeeding Resource Center
• CHOP Breastfeeding and Lactation Program
• Safety of Drugs in Breastfeeding (LACTMED)
• International Adoption Health Program at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
• Kohl's Mobile Safety Center and the CHOP Safety Center are staffed by Safety Center educators provide educational information about products to keep your children safe. They can also help you purchase appropriate safety products in their store or from their van, including: car seats, bike helmets, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and ID bracelets.
• Poison Control Center

Resources for Teens and their Parents

• Our teen confidentiality policy
• Teenshealth.org TeensHealth is part of the KidsHealth family of websites, but designed specifically with teens in mind. These sites, run by the nonprofit Nemours Center for Children's Health Media, provide accurate, up-to-date health information that's free of "doctor speak".
• Youngwomenshealth.org The mission of this website is to help teen girls, their parents, educators, and health care providers improve their understanding of normal health and development, as well as of specific diseases and conditions. They hope to empower teen girls and young women around the world to take an active role in their own health care.
• Youngmenshealthsite.org The mission of young men shealth site is to help teen boys and their parents improve their understanding of normal health and development, as well as of specific diseases and conditions. Their goal is to empower teen boys and young men around the world to take an active role in their own health care.
• PENNDOT learner's permit application allows teen patients to apply for their learner's permit with the Department of transportation. Please note, your teen's physical has to be current in order for us to complete this form. Please read the instructions at the top of the form carefully.
• The Safe Driving Guide for Teens and Parents is another resource from the Traffic Injury Protection Project specifically designed to help teens and their parents navigate the new territories they will be exploring.

Medical Information and Resources

• Asthma Resources