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Seven Things to Know about Long COVID
Nearly three years into the pandemic, we’ve learned a lot about COVID-19. We know how to protect ourselves from the virus with vaccines, prevent its spread by masking and social distancing and how to treat infections with antiviral and anti-inflammatory medications. But we still have much to learn about the condition known as long COVID.
BlogFour Things You Should Know about COVID FLiRT
After five summers with us, COVID-19 has settled in. And it’s become a bit of a FLiRT. Todd Ellerin, MD shares the latest on COVID's new FLiRT variants and what we can expect with the virus heading into fall.
BlogIt’s OK to be Over COVID – ‘We’re in a Better Place'
Most people have moved on from COVID-19 and that’s okay, even though COVID-19 isn’t over, according to Todd Ellerin, MD, South Shore Health’s Director of Infectious Disease.
BlogCOVID Cases Are Rising: Is a Winter Wave on the Way?
Following a few quiet months on the COVID front, cases are on the rise again nationally, for the first time since last summer’s FLiRT variants were circulating.
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...
BlogCoronavirus Update
South Shore Health continues to actively monitor the COVID-19 situation.
News & MediaPublic Notice on Drive-Thru tent
South Shore Health has taken an additional step to protect the safety of our patients by setting up a COVID-19 testing site at Union Point, Weymouth. Patients who have COVID-19 symptoms and are deemed eligible for a sample collection and subsequent testing at an approved lab will be registered and...
News & MediaAppointment Only Testing Site Opens
South Shore Health is taking an additional step to protect the safety of our patients by setting up an alternative COVID-19 testing site at Union Point, Weymouth. The purpose of this alternative, drive through testing site will be to help reduce the exposure to COVID-19 at South Shore Hospital, our...
News & MediaCDC Guidelines for Vaccinated People: What You Need to Know
The new recommendations present a step towards normal. An infectious disease expert shares what fully vaccinated people need to remember to stay safe against COVID-19.
BlogSouth Shore Health Postpones Select Inpatient Surgical Procedures
The growing number of coronavirus cases across Massachusetts has led to new guidance from the state, which requires us to postpone select inpatient surgeries to keep beds open in the event they are needed for critically ill patients.
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