Vaccines remain one of the most effective ways to protect children and communities from serious illness. Therefore, despite recent changes announced by the CDC, South Shore Medical Center's vaccine recommendations remain the same and continue to follow the scientific-based guidance of the American Academy of Pediatrics. With that in mind, our vaccine recommendations will not change and will continue to follow the scientific evidence and guidance of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

South Shore Hospital, part of South Shore Health, has received its reaccreditation by the Massachusetts Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians through October 18, 2026. South Shore Hospital has achieved the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education's...

The shipment contained 1,950 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, which will be distributed to front-line workers across South Shore Health beginning this week.

The Weymouth News spoke to local pharmacies, town officials, and public health experts like Todd Ellerin, MD, Director of Infectious Disease at South Shore Health explains the science behind the coronavirus and discusses some common myths about the use of face masks. “The CDC says, while it is a...