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Fidelis Care and Erie County Department of Health Remind Parents to Schedule Well Child Visits

7/26/2023 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Children's Health, Health and Wellness, Immunizations

Fidelis Care and the Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) have partnered to encourage parents and caregivers to schedule well child visits and keep their children up to date with required immunizations ahead of the 2023-24 school year.

Better Protection Starts with Vaccinations

4/24/2023 • Posted by By Dr. Lisa Moreno, Dr. Steve Materetsky, Dr. Letha Daniel, and Dr. Saurabh Bahl, Fidelis Care Medical Directors • in Health and Wellness, Immunizations

Vaccines, also called immunizations, are one of the success stories of modern medicine. They are simply one of the effective ways to prevent disease.

‘Triple-demic’ Could Impact Children This Winter

11/10/2022 • Posted by By Drs. Lisa Moreno, Steve Materetsky, Saurabh Bahl, and Camille Pearte, Fidelis Care Medical Directors • in Children's Health, Immunizations

Earlier increases of certain respiratory infections have already been seen this year, according to the CDC. There are three viruses to be on alert for this winter: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Influenza (“the flu”), and COVID. This has led to the term, the “Triple-demic.”

Information on the Polio State Disaster Emergency

9/26/2022 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Immunizations, In The Community

In response to the polio state disaster emergency, Fidelis Care urges our unvaccinated members to get immunized to protect yourself from this serious disease.

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.

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