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Do Adults Need a Measles Titer Check?
As measles exposure makes headlines across the nation and right here on the South Shore, adults are questioning whether or not they’re truly immune to the disease. Many are pretty sure they’ve had their measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine, but they want to be sure they’re unlikely to catch this...
BlogBen Ryan, MD Shares What You Need to Know about Family Medicine
Unlike other specialties who focus on a specific type of disease or a particular part of the body, family medicine doctors provide comprehensive care to patients of all ages and genders through all stages of life. Learn answers to questions to help you choose the right primary care doctor for you.
BlogFive Things to Consider When Choosing an Adult Primary Care Provider
Having a primary care provider is important. A South Shore Medical Center doctor explains what to keep in mind when choosing a PCP.
BlogVaccines Arm Us for Respiratory Virus Season
Respiratory virus season is on the way and illnesses like influenza, COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and pneumonia will be widely circulating again. Todd Ellerin, MD, South Shore Health's Director of Infectious Disease provides updated vaccine guidance and shares other preventative steps you can take to stay well this season.
BlogThree Steps to Reduce Digital Depression in Teens
Digital depression is real. Barbara Green, PhD, Medical Director of Youth Health Connection, reflects on a recent discussion about teens and social media use.
BlogFrequently Asked Questions about the Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine for 5-11 Year Olds
Earlier this week, the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices approved the distribution of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children 5 through 11 years old. This vaccine had already received an emergency use authorization (EUA) for that same age group from the FDA. As a result...
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.
BlogHow to Help Children Transition Back to School in a New World
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.
BlogPandemic Halloween: How to Safely Celebrate Spooky Season
Trick-or-treating isn't worth the risk during COVID-19. An infectious disease expert explains why and shares safer Halloween activities.
BlogSouth Shore Medical Center Opens Office in Braintree
South Shore Medical Center opened a primary care office on Wood Rd. in Braintree.
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