A new website by the American Academy of Pediatrics
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New York State Oral Health Plan
New York State DOH has created an Oral Health Plan. This plan addresses the burden of oral disease in New York State and was developed by the New York State Department of Health in collaboration with the New York State Public Health Association and stakeholders from across the state.
The Plan has identified goals, objectives, and strategies covering a broad spectrum of issues related to policy, prevention, access, workforce, and surveillance and research. The guidance provided in this Plan will serve as a blueprint for achieving optimal oral health for all New Yorkers.
Oral diseases are a major health concern affecting almost every person in New York State. Dental caries and periodontal diseases have a huge economic and social cost and can be a portal for serious systemic problems. Most oral diseases are preventable which can then reduce pain, suffering, and health care expenses. Therefore, every effort to promote and implement preventive measures is a wise investment. Thus, its prevention and control is an important priority for society.
As the Plan moves forward, the DOH invite all stakeholders and interested partners to actively participate in promoting the oral health of all New Yorkers.
* Requests for an alternate format can be made by sending an e-mail note to oralhealth@health.state.ny.us.
OASAS Compendium Available
The NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) has published a Compendium of Resource Materials on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. This guide, which is available at no-cost, is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the prevention or treatment of FAS. The publication contains FAS facts, research articles, guidelines and tips in working with FAS-affected children, and lists web sites, support groups, and various national & state resources. To request a copy of the Compendium, call the OASAS Bureau of Communications at 518-485-1768 or email your request to info@oasas.state.ny.us.
Immunization Resources
General Immunization and Vaccine information
- AAP, Immunization - www2.aap.org/immunization/families/families.html
- NYSDOH, Childhood and Adolescent Immunizations - www.health.ny.gov/prevention/immunization/childhood_and_adolescent.htm
- CDC, Vaccines and Information – Parents What You Need to Know - www.cdc.gov/vaccines/spec-grps/parents.htm
- CDC, Preteens and Teens - www.cdc.gov/vaccines/who/teens/index.html
- Every Child By Two, Vaccinate Your Baby -www.vaccinateyourbaby.org/
Vaccine Safety
- AAP, Vaccine Safety - www2.aap.org/immunization/families/safety.html
- NYSDOH, Vaccine Safety and the Importance of Vaccines - www.health.ny.gov/prevention/immunization/vaccine_safety/
- CDC Vaccine Safety Information for Parents - www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/populations/parents.html
Seasonal Influenza
- NYSDOH, Seasonal Influenza Information for Children and Adolescents -www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/influenza/seasonal/childhood_adolescent/
- CDC, Seasonal Influenza - www.cdc.gov/flu/
Tips from the AAP’s Healthy Children web site
- AAP: Ten Tips on Talking to Kids about War
To help children and families cope with the worries surrounding the war and ongoing world tensions, AAP offers these tips for responding to children’s emotional needs during these difficult times. - AAP: Holiday Safety Tips
- AAP – Car Safety Seat: A Guide for Families
The list from the Medical Library Association of the 9 Most Useful Medical Web Sites:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Healthfinder
- HealthWeb
- HIV InSite
- Mayo Clinic Health Oasis
- MEDLINEplus
- National Women’s Health Information Center (NWHIC)
An additional resource is Recovery Connections’ Alcohol and Drug Rehab for Women - NOAH: New York Online Access to Health
- Oncolink: A University of Pennsylvania Center Resource
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