Staying Healthy
Safe & Healthy Kids

KidsHealth - The Nemours Foundation created KidsHealth for kids, teens and parents. It has interactive, age-appropriate resources, animations, and games on child and adolescent health topics.

MDH: Children & Adolescents Health - The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) provides information on a wide range of health topics for children and adolescents.

American Academy of Pediatrics - The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers links to Parenting Corners and Health Topics directories for information about child health issues.

Health & Human Services for Kids - Links to several interactive, age-appropriate web sites for children on a variety of health topics. It also has resources for parents and educators.

You and Your Pediatrician - The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provides parents with tips on preparing for a visit to the pediatrician and advice on well-child check-ups.

Child & Teen Checkups - The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) provides information about the State's Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Program for children enrolled in Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare.

Immunizations - The Minnesota Department of Health has immunization information for consumers, child care providers, school nurses and health care providers, in addition to basic information and statistics.

Minnesota Safety Council - Features prevention tips for work, home, play, on the roadway, and kids, including poison prevention.

Minnesota Poison Control - Access emergency poison management and poison prevention information.

Pediatrics Overweight & Obesity - This site was created by the American Academy of Pediatrics. It contains resources for families and physicians as well as news and advocacy about overweight and obese children.