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As summer comes to a close, families are getting ready for a new school year. Here are steps parents and caregivers can take to help children feel physically, emotionally, and mentally prepared for the year ahead. Safety First Whether walking, biking, or riding the bus, children should know how to get to and from school safely. Remind children to follow traffic signals, use crosswalks, and stay alert. Children who ride bikes should wear a properly fitted helmet. Reflective clothing or accessories can help children be seen when it is dark outside. Younger children may need an adult to go with them, while older

  August is National Immunization Awareness Month. It’s a time to highlight the important role vaccines play in protecting individuals, families, and communities. Vaccines are one of the safest and most effective ways to prevent serious diseases and reduce their spread. Childhood immunizations protect against serious diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, polio, Hepatitis A and B, and more. These vaccines help children stay healthy and provide protection as they grow into adulthood. The American Academy of Pediatrics has a recommended schedule that you can view here. Vaccinations are not just for children. Staying up to date with recommended vaccines is also important

During National Health Center Week from August 2 to 8, Fidelis Care recognizes the community health centers that help New Yorkers access the care they need to live healthier lives. Across cities, suburbs, and rural areas, these organizations provide quality healthcare, connect people with important resources, and help improve the health of their communities. Community health centers do far more than provide medical care. They break down barriers to health by offering compassionate, affordable services close to home and ensuring patients receive the support they need. At Harmony Healthcare Long Island, that commitment begins with a simple but powerful belief. "We are

Learning to swim is one of the most important skills a child can learn. Drowning is among the leading causes of death for children ages 1-4, with most of these incidents occurring in the family’s own pool. Luckily, children can start swim lessons as early as 6-12 months old. We know finding budget-friendly options can be challenging, so we’ve compiled a list of some of the free and discounted swim lesson options around New York State. Check in with your local YMCA or parks department for additional help. Free/Discounted Swim Lesson Resources: City Swim Project, based in Buffalo, offers free swim lessons

  Consumir frutas y verduras frescas es una parte importante para mantenerse sano. Aportan a nuestro organismo nutrientes beneficiosos, como vitaminas, minerales y fibra. Es posible que haya visto noticias sobre una enfermedad llamada ciclosporiasis. Las personas pueden contraerla después de comer alimentos o beber agua que contengan un germen minúsculo. A veces, esto puede ocurrir con productos frescos. Las frutas y verduras frescas siguen siendo opciones saludables. Puede reducir el riesgo de enfermarse lavándolas, pelándolas y cocinándolas. ¿Cuáles son los síntomas? El síntoma más común es la diarrea acuosa. Otros pueden incluir: Pérdida de apetito Calambres estomacales Náuseas Vómitos Cansancio Pérdida de peso Dolores