Island Coast Pediatrics

11/25/2025

How to Fight Hunger in Your Community: Tips to Get Kids Involved from HealthyChildren.org.

Volunteering time and resources, inviting a friend to join for dinner, donating food to important local organizations can feed both the body and spirit. It supports your child's emotional health which, over time, makes a positive difference in their total well-being. Kids who are active in their community tend to do better in school and find it easier to stay out of trouble, for example. They're also less likely to experience depression.

Learn how your family can make a difference in ending childhood hunger. Explore tips for volunteering, donating food, and teaching kids about empathy and community care.​

11/24/2025

11/21/2025

Colds happen! 🦠 Did you know your child might get up to 6 colds per year, each lasting about 7 to 10 days? That’s a lot of management for parents! 😅 Understanding the common symptoms (congestion, poor appetite, etc.) and knowing effective at-home remedies like rest and saline is key to a smoother recovery. Learn how to navigate the cold season: https://www.icpeds.com/Colds

11/18/2025

Healthy Tips for cooking and feasting with the family
Ensuring food safety is crucial for maintaining health and preventing foodborne illnesses.
•When preparing meals, it’s important to cook and wash food thoroughly to eliminate harmful bacteria and pathogens.
•Proper hand hygiene is essential—always wash your hands before and after handling food to prevent contamination.
•Sampling food safely means using clean utensils and avoiding cross-contact with raw ingredients.
•Keep raw foods separate from cooked or ready-to-eat items to prevent cross-contamination, especially in the refrigerator.
•Thaw frozen foods in the fridge rather than at room temperature to maintain a safe temperature and inhibit bacterial growth.
•When it comes to leftovers, promptly refrigerate or freeze them to preserve freshness and prevent spoilage.
If in doubt about their safety, it’s better to toss them than risk consuming spoiled food. By following these guidelines, you can enjoy meals that are both delicious and safe. For tips and resources, visit: https://www.icpeds.com/What%E2%80%99s-to-Eat-Healthy-Foods-for-Hungry-Children

11/13/2025

Seeing that high number on the thermometer is tough! 🌡️ A fever (over 100.4 degrees F) is just your child’s defense mechanism kicking in. Treat it with an over-the-counter fever-reducing medicine and remember this golden rule: They must be fever-free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school or daycare. 🏡 Let’s keep everyone healthy! https://www.icpeds.com/Fever

11/10/2025

November 10 is celebrated as World Immunization Day, a significant occasion dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of vaccines and their vital role in preventing diseases. Immunization is one of the most successful and cost-effective health interventions, saving millions of lives every year. This day serves as a reminder of the progress made in combating infectious diseases through vaccination programs and highlights the ongoing need to ensure that everyone, regardless of their location or economic status, has access to life-saving vaccines. By promoting education and advocacy, World Immunization Day aims to support global efforts in eradicating diseases and improving public health, ultimately contributing to a healthier and more resilient world. Https://www.icpeds.com/Resources/Medical-Library/Immunizations

11/05/2025

Don’t let the flu stop you! Did you know that children 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine each year? Learn more about the flu vaccine: https://healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/flu/Pages/ask-the-pediatrician-flu-facts.aspx
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10/31/2025

Cape Coral, Fort Myers restaurants offering free kids meals until SNAP benefits restore. Also, check out the resources from the American Heart Association for food, transportation and housing.

10/27/2025

Walk For Wishes® is a nationwide Make-A-Wish fundraiser that supports granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. It's a family-friendly event powered by wish families, volunteers, companies, donors and friends. This year on October 25th, our very own, Island Coast Pediatrics, Dr. Nicole Bruno and Elizabeth Bentley, took part in this commendable effort! Thank you to all the participants to support this cause!

10/23/2025

Flu season is here! 🛡️💉Getting vaccinated now protects them and everyone around them. Getting the flu vaccine takes about 2 weeks to offer full protection, so the time to act is NOW. Give
your child the gift of health and keep those sick days away! Book their flu shot today! https://www.icpeds.com/

10/21/2025

Give your child the best start in life by prioritizing their well-child visits! 👶 These essential check-ups ensure your child gets vital preventive care and allow us to monitor their health and developmental progress. We're here to track milestones and answer your questions! ✨ Follow our recommended schedule—your child's optimal health depends on it. Call us TODAY to book your appointment! 💬 https://www.icpeds.com/Services/Well-Child

10/16/2025

October is National RSV Awareness Month because RSV season typically starts in October and lasts through March. The awareness month promotes preventive measures, such as immunizations and hygiene, to protect against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), which can be especially dangerous for young children and older adults.
The RSV virus can make infants and young children very sick. But immunizations are available to keep their immune system healthy so they can avoid serious illness. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends all babies be protected from severe RSV by one of two options. To learn more, watch the short video as Dr. Nicole Bruno, D.O. explains these options.
Https://www.icpeds.com/Our-Practice/Practice-News/About-the-RSV-vaccine-Beyfortus

Beyfortus is a preventative antibody that gives babies the protection against RSV they lack. Antibodies are made naturally by our immune system to fight viruses. But a baby@s immune system might not be strong enough by itself to make enough antibodies to fight RSV. This is where preventative antibod...