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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

  進食新鮮蔬果是維持健康的重要一環，能為身體提供維他命、礦物質及纖維等有益營養成分。 您或許曾從新聞報導中看到一種名為「圓孢子蟲病」的疾病。若不慎進食或飲用含有這種微小病菌的食物或水，便有機會染病。有時，新鮮蔬果亦可能受到污染。 儘管如此，新鮮蔬果依然是健康的選擇。只要透過清洗、削皮及烹煮，即可降低染病風險。 常見症狀有哪些？ 最常見的症狀是水樣腹瀉。其他症狀可能包括： 食慾不振 胃痙攣 噁心 嘔吐 疲勞 體重下降 肌肉疼痛 症狀通常在進食或飲用受圓孢子蟲病菌污染的食物或水後，約一星期出現。 若您出現上述症狀，請即聯絡您的醫療服務提供者。如有需要，醫生可為您開具處方藥物。 保護您與家人的簡單步驟 處理新鮮蔬果前後，請用肥皂和清水洗淨雙手。 在食用、切開或烹調前，先用流動的清水徹底清洗新鮮蔬果。 使用乾淨的刷子刷洗質地較硬的蔬果，例如蜜瓜及青瓜。 盡可能將蔬果削皮，尤其是當您不清楚蔬果在購買前的處理過程時。 在配合食譜及口味的情況下，將蔬果徹底煮熟後食用。 切掉蔬果瘀黑、撞傷或損壞的部分。 蔬果經切開、削皮或烹調後，應存放在雪櫃內。 新鮮蔬果始終是健康之選 飛達利斯保健鼓勵會員及其家人每天選食健康食品。只要在廚房多花一點心思，就能確保新鮮蔬果食得安心又健康。 資料來源：紐約州衛生局，美國疾病控制與預防中心