Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

Canadian Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (SIDS Foundation)
586 Eglinton Avenue East
Suite 308
Toronto, ON  M4P 1P2
Phone:	(416) 488-3260 1-800-363-7437
Fax:	(416) 488-3864
E-mail:	sidsinfo@sidscanada.org
Web Address:	http://www.sidscanada.org
Canadian Paediatric Society
2305 Saint Laurent Boulevard
Ottawa, ON  K1G 4J8
Phone:	(613) 526-9397
Fax:	(613) 526-3332
E-mail:	info@cps.ca
Web Address:	www.cps.ca
The Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) promotes quality health care for Canadian children and establishes guidelines for paediatric care. The organization offers educational materials on a variety of topics, including information on immunizations, pregnancy, safety issues, and teen health.
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:	www.firstcandle.org
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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Author:	Amy Fackler, MA Debby Golonka, MPH Carrie Henley	Last Updated: November 30, 2006
Medical Review:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics Julien I. E. Hoffman, MD - Pediatrics
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