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Childhood Vaccinations

8/15/2022 • Posted by Dr. Lisa Moreno, Dr. Letha Daniel and Dr. Saurabh Bahl, Fidelis Care Medical Directors • in Children's Health, Immunizations, In The Community

Childhood immunizations have played a major role in the prevention of childhood illness in the past century and are considered one of the most important achievements in public health. With a new school year right around the corner, we aim to do all we can to keep our children safe and healthy.

Fidelis Care Teams Up with Brooklyn Cyclones to Feed New Yorkers

6/21/2022 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Children's Health

Fidelis Care and the Brooklyn Cyclones today announced a new partnership making Fidelis the presenting sponsor for the team’s annual Help the Hungry community event, along with a separate canned food drive to help alleviate food insecurity.

Preparing for your Child’s First Eye Exam

6/20/2022 • Posted by Dr. Lisa Moreno, Pediatrician and Medical Director at Fidelis Care • in Children's Health, Health and Wellness, In The Community

June is Child Vision Awareness Month. Taking care of a child’s vision is important for learning and social development. Here are some recommendations and tips for what to expect for your child’s first eye exam.

What is Pink Eye and How you can Help your Child

6/1/2022 • Posted by Steve Materetsky, Pediatrician and Medical Director at Fidelis Care • in Children's Health, Health and Wellness, In The Community

Saying someone has ‘pink eye’ is less of a diagnosis and more of a symptom. A red eye can be caused by numerous things in children. The three main causes of a ‘pink eye’ are bacterial, viral, and allergic.

Tips to Help Parents with the Nationwide Shortage of Infant Formulas

5/17/2022 • Posted by Dr. Lisa Moreno, Medical Director at Fidelis Care • in Children's Health, Health and Wellness, In The Community

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 1 in 4 parents exclusively breastfeed their children up to the age of 6 months, leaving the majority of parents and caregivers at least partially dependent on formula.

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