Concerned about bringing your child in for a well-visit during the COVID-19 pandemic? South Shore Medical Center's pediatric team provides an update for patients.

From safety to side effects to distribution, there are a lot of questions about the coronavirus vaccine. Get answers from an infectious disease expert.

Halloween can be a night of great fun for children of all ages – but it’s also an important night for safety precautions. Our Trauma Program Injury Prevention Team offers tips for trick-or-treaters, yard safety, and more.

​​​​​​​As the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine continues in the United States, vaccination is now an option for younger patients. This has led to a number of vaccine-related questions from parents.

Don't ignore your health needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn why it's so important to address all your medical concerns, and how virtual visits can help.

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.

History has shown that pandemics tend to provoke stigma and xenophobia. COVID-19 is no different. Learn how to fight the stigma.

The return to school brings with it a unique set of new challenges, as many children who had gotten acclimated to remote learning and social distancing are now facing a full-time return to in-person learning.

Concern about the COVID-19 outbreak continues to grow, but you don't need to make drastic changes to help prevent its spread.

This Halloween, make sure to avoid the scares that require a trip to the emergency room. Here's how ghouls and goblins of all ages can stay safe.