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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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Mastering the Art of Infant Car Seat Safety

It’s estimated that 75 percent of car seats aren’t used or installed correctly. South Shore Health offers tips to ensure your baby is riding safely.

Mastering the Art of Infant Car Seat Safety

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Why You Need a Primary Care Provider (PCP)

Regularly visiting primary care providers like Khalil Alleyne, MD can help us live longer and feel better. Learn how.

Why You Need a Primary Care Provider (PCP)

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What To Do When You Have the Flu

When is the flu serious enough to visit the ER? South Shore Health's Director of Infectious Diseases weighs in.

What To Do When You Have the Flu

Six Steps to Help Balance Your Cholesterol Levels

Can't remember which cholesterol is good and which is bad? You're not alone. Learn the basics of lipids and six steps you can take to improve your health.

Six Steps to Help Balance Your Cholesterol Levels

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Five Reasons Why Well-Child Visits Are So Important

Tempted to skip your child's well visit? The team at South Shore Medical Center explains why you should keep them on the calendar.

Five Reasons Why Well-Child Visits Are So Important

Vaccinations Are So Important

Why Vaccinations Are So Important to Your Family's Health

South Shore Medical Center does not allow patients who have not received vaccinations to receive care at its facilities. Dr. Jeremy Warhaftig explains why.

Why Vaccinations Are So Important to Your Family's Health

Four 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.

Four Reasons Your Child Needs the HPV Vaccine

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The Benefits of Cord Blood Banking and the Pros and Cons of Public and Private Banks

There is medical value of the stem cells in a baby's umbilical cord blood. Learn the options available to parents and pros and cons of banking these cells.

The Benefits of Cord Blood Banking and the Pros and Cons of Public and Private Banks

Four Things to Consider Before Taking an Antibiotic

Feeling under the weather? South Shore Medical Center's Dr. Allison Ledoux shares what to consider before taking an antibiotic. Read her tips on our blog!

Four Things to Consider Before Taking an Antibiotic