Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) - Other Places To Get Help
Organizations
| American Academy of Pediatrics | |
| 141 Northwest Point Boulevard | |
| Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098 | |
| Phone: | (847) 434-4000 |
| Fax: | (847) 434-8000 |
| E-mail: | kidsdocs@aap.org |
| Web Address: | www.aap.org |
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers a variety of educational materials, such as links to publications about parenting and general growth and development. Immunization information, safety and prevention tips, AAP guidelines for various conditions, and links to other organizations are also available. |
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| American SIDS Institute | |
| 509 Augusta Drive | |
| Marietta, GA 30067 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-232-SIDS (1-800-232-7437) (770) 426-8746 |
| Fax: | (770) 426-1369 |
| Web Address: | http://www.sids.org |
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This institute provides research, clinical services, and family support services. |
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| Back to Sleep Campaign | |
| Phone: | 1-800-505-CRIB (1-800-505-2742) |
| Web Address: | www.nichd.nih.gov/sids |
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For information on sleep position and SIDS risk reduction, call the "Back to Sleep" campaign line. The "Back to Sleep" campaign is cosponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics, U.S. Public Health Service, SIDS Alliance, and Association of SIDS and Infant Mortality Programs. |
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| First Candle/Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance (SIDS Alliance) | |
| 1314 Bedford Avenue | |
| Suite 210 | |
| Baltimore, MD 21208 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-221-7437 (410) 653-8226 |
| E-mail: | info@firstcandle.org |
| Web Address: | http://www.firstcandle.org |
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Formerly known as the National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Foundation (National SIDS Foundation), First Candle/SIDS Alliance provides publications about SIDS, grieving, and related topics for parents, nurses, and other groups. |
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| National SIDS/Infant Death Resource Center (NSIDRC) | |
| 8280 Greensboro Drive | |
| Suite 300 | |
| McLean, VA 22102 | |
| Phone: | 1-866-866-7437 toll-free (703) 821-8955 |
| Fax: | (703) 821-2098 |
| E-mail: | sids@circlesolutions.com |
| Web Address: | http://www.sidscenter.org/ |
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The National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Resource Center (NSIDRC) provides SIDS-related products and services. Consumer and professional educational materials, including an information sheet listing selected books on SIDS, are provided online. This site also provides information on risk reduction, grief, and bereavement as well as links to references, referral services, and medical research. |
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WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise



