Vaccines remain one of the most effective ways to protect children and communities from serious illness. Therefore, despite recent changes announced by the CDC, South Shore Medical Center's vaccine recommendations remain the same and continue to follow the scientific-based guidance of the American Academy of Pediatrics. With that in mind, our vaccine recommendations will not change and will continue to follow the scientific evidence and guidance of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

South Shore Health now offers COVID-19 vaccines at Health Express urgent care, and through our Mobile Integrated Health program.

The shipment contained 1,950 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, which will be distributed to front-line workers across South Shore Health beginning this week.

We have reached a huge milestone in the fight against COVID-19 as vaccinations arrive at health systems. Here's an update on how we're distributing these early doses of the vaccine.

Due to limits on COVID-19 vaccine supplies by the state, we are unable to schedule any new, first-dose vaccination appointments at this time. Get more details here.

This joint letter from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics addresses the recent surge in RSV infections and what parents can do to keep children safe.

Kentucky governor Matt Bevin sparked controversy when he admitted he intentionally exposed his children to chicken pox instead of vaccinating them. Todd Ellerin, MD, Director of Infectious Diseases at South Shore Health, shares why vaccines are the safest way for children to develop an immunity to the chicken pox.

South Shore Health’s Simone Wildes, MD has been chosen to serve on the Baker-Polito Administration’s COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group. Members will support the Baker-Polito Administration on prioritization, communication, distribution, and equity.

Weymouth, MA – Two South Shore Health clinicians will be among 76 vaccinated healthcare workers to represent all six New England states at Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Fla. as guests of the Kraft family. These healthcare “superheroes” will be granted an all-expenses paid trip to the game, including...

South Shore Health infectious disease expert Simone Wildes, MD, shares why vaccines are a safe and important way to keep people of all ages healthy.