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National Immunization Awareness Month

8/6/2024 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Children's Health, Health and Wellness, Immunizations, Men's Health, Women's Health

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. It is an opportunity for people of all ages to learn about the importance of getting vaccines. Vaccines help protect against serious illnesses. They also help to reduce the spread of diseases. Stay up to date with your vaccines to stay in good health and protect those around you. Talk to your primary care provider (PCP) about getting the appropriate vaccines.

Vulnerable Individuals Can Get RSV Vaccine at Pharmacy Without Prescription

12/5/2023 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Health and Wellness, Immunizations

Individuals ages 60 or older and pregnant people do not need a prescription to get a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine at participating pharmacies. RSV infections usually occur during the fall and winter. If you are eligible, you should get vaccinated as soon as possible to stay healthy.

Vaccines Offer Protection to All Ages

8/1/2023 • Posted by Dr. Sharon McLaughlin, Medical Director • in Health and Wellness, Immunizations

Vaccines play a crucial role in protecting against severe illnesses and reducing their spread across communities. Childhood immunizations protect against serious diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, polio, Hepatitis A and B, and more. These vaccines protect children and allow them to enter into adulthood with less risk of serious health complications.

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.

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