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Your Questions about Coronavirus, Answered
As confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus continue to mount, concern grows. Director of Infectious Disease Todd Ellerin, MD answers common questions about the virus.
BlogHow to Go Back to School Safely during COVID-19
There are many factors to consider as we decide how to safely educate children this fall. Get an infectious disease expert's take on what educators and parents need to think about.
BlogWhat You Need to Know about Measles in Massachusetts
A patient in the greater Boston area has been diagnosed with measles. South Shore Health's Todd Ellerin, MD, shares precautions you can take to keep your family safe.
BlogCOVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy is Safe and Recommended
Two years into the pandemic, the COVID-19 vaccine is strongly recommended for pregnant people by numerous professional medical organizations and yet according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), just over 40 percent of that population is vaccinated against the virus, compared to...
BlogFive Common Questions about Tubal Ligation, Answered
Is permanent birth control, such as a tubal sterilization, tubal ligation, or getting your tubes tied a good option for you? An OB/GYN answers common questions about the risks and benefits of sterilization.
BlogWhat You Need to Know about Vape-Associated Pulmonary Illness (VAPI)
With a drastic increase in the number of suspected VAPI cases, Massachusetts recently instituted a four-month ban on the sale of vaping products. Learn more about the illness behind the vape ban.
BlogFive Things to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccine
From safety to side effects to distribution, there are a lot of questions about the coronavirus vaccine. Get answers from an infectious disease expert.
BlogTick Talk: Six Things to Know About Lyme Disease
Tick season is off to a fast start this spring, with health officials already seeing an uptick in Lyme disease and other tickborne illnesses. Todd Ellerin, MD discusses Lyme disease symptoms, treatments and how you can prevent tick bites and the illnesses they transmit.
BlogSix Steps for Getting Better Sleep
Getting too little sleep is a big problem in the U.S. According to the CDC, one third of adults report they get less than the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep each day, and insufficient sleep has been tied to several chronic health conditions — including type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and depression.
BlogSix Ways to Alleviate Seasonal Allergies
Spring is here and the budding plants, trees and flowers will soon be in full bloom. So too will the seasonal allergies that affect an estimated 81 million Americans. But there are things you can do to alleviate the sneezing, coughing, congestion and itchy eyes. Allergy specialists recommend the following tips to suppress seasonal allergies.
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