When asked about your child's health, you might wonder, "What are they asking?" There are those factors such as nutrition and how it affects your child's growth and development; general safety concerns (at home and at play); preventable diseases and other common illnesses children face.
These questions and topics are found here in Children's Health. To learn more about children's health, visit WebMD Children's Health Center - for kid's health and safety information
Here are a few resources to help support your child as they grow and develop.
Safe Kids Michigan
Safe Kids Michigan is dedicated to preventing accidental childhood injury in Michigan and currently consists of the Michigan State Coalition, 23 local coalitions/chapters. The state coalition is responsible for: the development of new chapters; assisting in the implementation of community-based injury prevention programs; statewide dissemination of injury prevention information to children, parents and care givers, and organization of child passenger safety training programs.
"Immunizations help protect children against many serious diseases. The Michigan Department of Community Health offers an Immunize Your Little Michigander brochure that informs new parents about the vaccines each child needs and at what age. This online guide also reviews each immunization and what you might see after the vaccinations. For more information, call your physician, local health department or 1-888-76-SHOTS."
