Medical Links

Naturally, one of biggest concerns of any parent is the health of the children available for adoption. The links below will provide information about the health of Chinese orphans, suggestions on what tests to have performed after you return from China, and recommendations on what medications to take with you when you go to China.

Families with Children from China (FCC) did a terrific job in collecting this information and many of the links below will take you directly to specific pages on their website.

MD List	A list of medical doctors that have experience with adopted Chinese children
Health of Children Adopted from China	Another medical journal article by Dr. Miller assesses the overall health of Chinese adoptees.
Health Status of Adopted Chinese Orphans	Summary of data from the University of Minnesota's International Adoption Clinic by Dr. Dana Johnson.
Texas Children's Hospital International Adoption Clinic	Dr. Heidi Schwarzwald's excellent International Adoption Clinic at Houston's renowned Texas Children's Hospital. The clinic offers pre- adoption screenings of your referred child's medical reports as well as full post-adoption medical evaluations. Clinic staff works with all countries participating in international adoptions. Dr. Schwarzwald is excellent and has our highest recommendation.

Growth Charts for Chinese Girls	Charts show Chinese norms for height and weight. Worth printing and keeping to share with your child's pediatrician.
Medicines to Take With You to China	Helpful article by Dr. Deborah A. Borchers that identified which medical items to take with you to China.
Mongolian Spots	Description of this common Chinese birthmark by Dr. Borchers.
Medical Testing Recommended for International Adoptees	Recommendations by Dr. Borchers on tests that your pediatrician should consider for your child.
An Open Letter to Pediatricians	Letter for you to give to your pediatrician explains the rationale behind Dr. Borchers recommendations on adoptee medical issues.
Feeding Suggestions While in China	Dr. Borchers recommendations on what to feed your baby while in China.
Travel Immunizations	Dr. Borcher's recommendations on which immunizations you need for travel to China
The Visa Medical Exam	What is the INS looking for on your child's pre-visa medical exam in China? Dr. Jerri Ann Jenista explains.
International Pediatric Health Services	Dr. Jane Aronsen's website contains a lot of good information on international adoptees.
A Pediatrician's View	Dr. Nancy Hendrie's perspective on the health of children adopted from China.

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