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Summer Safety Tips for Kids

From backyard barbecues, beach days and pool parties, to biking, boating, swimming and camping, summer vacation provides plenty of fun activities to keep children busy and entertained. You can also keep them safe by following these summer safety tips.

Summer Safety Tips for Kids

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What You Need to Know Now about COVID-19

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, what steps should you take to stay safe this fall? Todd Ellerin, MD weighs in.

What You Need to Know Now about COVID-19

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Pandemic 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.

Pandemic Halloween: How to Safely Celebrate Spooky Season

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How 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.

How to Go Back to School Safely during COVID-19

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What You Need to Know about Rapid COVID-19 Testing at South Shore Health

Whether you're traveling or heading back to school, finding a rapid result COVID-19 test is difficult. Learn more about where to find a test at South Shore Health.

What You Need to Know about Rapid COVID-19 Testing at South Shore Health

Is it Safe for Parents to Send Kids Back to Daycare in Massachusetts?

Like so many answers as we adapt to life with COVID-19: It depends. A South Shore Health pediatrician weighs in.

Is it Safe for Parents to Send Kids Back to Daycare in Massachusetts?

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4 Steps to Reducing Your COVID-19 Risk as Massachusetts Reopens

What activities are safe as states reopen? Todd Ellerin, MD shares four things to consider: People, Space, Time, and a COVID-19 Infection Prevention Bundle.

4 Steps to Reducing Your COVID-19 Risk as Massachusetts Reopens

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How to Stay Safe as Massachusetts Slowly Reopens

Massachusetts plans to slowly reopen as the COVID-19 curve flattens. Todd Ellerin, MD explains steps you can take to stay safe during the transition.

How to Stay Safe as Massachusetts Slowly Reopens

South Shore CareNow Allows You to Have a Video Visit with a Doctor

Don’t Delay Seeking Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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.

Don’t Delay Seeking Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Everything You Need to Know about Pediatric Virtual Visits

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended nearly every aspect of day-to-day life. Birthday parties have been postponed, classrooms have been moved to living...

Everything You Need to Know about Pediatric Virtual Visits