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COVID-19 Vaccine for Children & Teens: Your Questions, Answered
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.
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...
BlogWhat You Need to Know about the AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine
Have concerns about the Oxford vaccine? Todd Ellerin, MD, Director of Infectious Disease, shares why Americans shouldn't dismiss the AstraZeneca vaccine just yet.
BlogWhat Patients Should Know about Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
As the virus that causes COVID-19 continues to evolve, the tools used to keep us safe are evolving too. Learn more about the new bivalent boosters.
BlogInfection Prevention with Todd Ellerin, MD
As we head into cold and flu season, join The Friends of South Shore Health and Todd Ellerin, MD, Director of Infectious Disease and Vice Chair of Medicine, for an informative discussion on infection prevention. Dr. Ellerin will discuss how various airborne illnesses spread and which practical...
Events & ProgramsGMA: Kentucky governor exposes his children to chicken pox instead of vaccinating them
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.
News & MediaTwo South Shore Health Workers Receive All-Expenses Paid Trip to Super Bowl LV
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...
News & MediaFive 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.
BlogAn Update on New Vaccine Appointments at South Shore Health
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.
News & MediaFour Reasons Your Child Needs the HPV Vaccine
The HPV vaccine is important to your child’s future health, but fewer than half of all kids receive it. Learn why you should discuss it with your pediatrician.
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