Helpful Resources for Families
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Family friendly online resource providing evidence-based information from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Provided by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia with accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date information about everything you need to know about vaccines.
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A national program developed with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The site in Miami offers helpful programs such as the Injury Free Mobile Van and Car Seat Check program, more information available here.
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Parent to Parent of Miami is a community resource specializing in providing families of children and young adults with special needs with information, education and emotional support.
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Dosing charts to help parents know how to give the right amount in regards to acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
Acetaminophen chart download here.
Ibuprofen chart download here.
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All first-time high school participants in FHSAA athletics must have an ECG screening before participation, even with no cardiac symptoms. Nicklaus Childrens offers free screenings to children and adolescents ages 5-21. More infromation can be found here.
For more locations in Broward County, you can schedule a free screening with Joe DiMaggio, more information can be found here.