Educational Topics
Decatur Pediatric Group encourages you to learn more about the following topics that could affect your child:
- How to Protect Your Children During A Measles Outbreak
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
- Influenza Vaccine (Flu Vaccine)
- Childhood Obesity
- Autism
- Coronavirus
Helpful Resources
Decatur Pediatric Group recommends the following links to parents and kids to learn more about health care for children.
- KidsHealth
Up-to-date information on growth, food and fitness, childhood infections, immunizations, and medical conditions. - healthfinder.gov
know lots of ways to be healthy and have fun! - Kids.gov
U.S. government interagency Kids' Portal - Nutrition.gov
Provides easy, online access to nutrition. - Let's Move
America's Move to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids - WedMD
- Safe Kids
National Safe Kids campaign website - CHADD
Good resource for children and adults with ADD/ADHD - FDA Kids
Good site for kids to learn about health, nutrition, and immunizations - MedilinePlus
Excellent information about various health conditions and diseases - Merck Manual Online Home Edition
The Merck Manual is a standard when it comes to disease information - Health Child Care America
- American Academy of Pediatrics
The official site of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Hospitals
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Hospital
Atlanta's own children's hospital - Mayo Clinic
The well-known Mayo Clinic's repository of child health information - Johns Hopkins Children's Center
Johns Hopkins Children's Center offers one of the most comprehensive pediatric medical programs in the country. - Emory Healthcare
- Dekalb Medical Center
From asthma to immunization, find out more about what the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends for your child’s health. You’ll gain access to a wide variety of information on developmental stages, safety, and advocacy for babies, children, teens, and adolescents from the AAP.
Featured Health Topics include:
- Behavioral and Mental Health
- Community Health
- Diseases and Conditions
- Family Health
- Healthy Development
- Disaster Preparedness
- Immunizations
- Media
- Obesity
- Stress
For more information, visit AAP Health Topics