Kids' and Teen Health

The early years of life are especially important when it comes to health. Take advantage of the information and resources below to ensure that your child's health needs are met.

Immunizations

Immunizations are important in keeping your children healthy. They can help fight the flu, chicken pox, measles, and many more illnesses. Use the tools below to track your children's immunizations and to learn more about this important part of a child's health:

• Instant Immunization Schedule for Children Under 5 from the Center for Disease Control
• "Vaccines: Separating Facts from Fear and Vaccines and Your Baby" -- Two Videos from the Vaccine Education Center

Health Eating for Kids and Teens

• Changing Your Family's Eating Habits
• How Can I Help My Overweight Child?

Kids and Teens with Special Health Care Needs

Immunizations are important in keeping your children healthy. They can help fight the flu, chicken pox, measles, and many more illnesses. Use the tools below to track your children's immunizations and to learn more about this important part of a child's health:

• Asthma
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Type 1 Diabetes
• NHP Pediatric Care Management Program and Parent Consultant
• Massachusetts Family TIES (Together In Enhancing Support) -- A statewide information, referral, and parent support network for families of children with disabilities or chronic illnesses.

Especially for Teens

• Building Your Teen's Self-Esteem
• Teen Substance Abuse
• Eating Disorders
• Teen Relationship Abuse