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Nicotine Vape Users: What You Need to Know Now

Massachusetts instituted a four-month ban on the sale of both nicotine and THC vaping products. Those accustomed to vaping nicotine may have unknowingly developed a physical dependence.

Nicotine Vape Users: What You Need to Know Now

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Do Adults Need a Measles Titer Check?

As measles exposure makes headlines across the nation and right here on the South Shore , adults are questioning whether or not they’re truly immune...

Do Adults Need a Measles Titer Check?

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The 2013 Boston Marathon: Lessons in Emergency Planning

The way in which health systems and first responders plan for and react to disaster was changed by the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. Learn more from our team.

The 2013 Boston Marathon: Lessons in Emergency Planning

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Charlie's Angels of South Shore Hospital

One grateful South Shore family thanks the lifesaving team at South Shore Hospital that brought their son, Charlie, safely into the world. See their story.

Charlie's Angels of South Shore Hospital

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What Is a Hospitalist?

Not sure what a hospitalist's role is on your care team? A South Shore Hospital hospitalist shares a little about the profession and why she loves what she does every day.

What Is a Hospitalist?

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What Parents Should Know about RSV

This respiratory illness can cause severe distress in young infants and frighten their parents. A South Shore Hospital nurse explains how our caregivers treat RSV and how you can prevent it.

What Parents Should Know about RSV

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How to Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can be fatal if exposed to large amounts. Learn how to keep your family safe from carbon monoxide poisoning.

How to Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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Vinny Fischer Reunited with the Caregivers that Saved His Life

When Vinny and Mikayla Fischer suffered a horrific motorcycle accident, a community of South Shore first responders and caregivers worked together to deliver immediate, specialized trauma care. See the heartfelt reunion between Vinny and the medical team that set him on the road to recovery.

Vinny Fischer Reunited with the Caregivers that Saved His Life

A Preview of the 2018-2019 Flu Season

As the days get colder, it's time to think about scheduling your flu shot. South Shore Health's Director of Infectious Disease answers common questions about the 2018-2019 flu season.

A Preview of the 2018-2019 Flu Season

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Alcohol Use Disorder: A Crisis in Plain Sight

The nation's ongoing opioid crisis is serious. But we're contending with an equally devastating crisis: Alcohol abuse and addiction. South Shore Health's emergency care doctors and behavioral health experts share the data and resources available to those struggling with alcohol use disorders.

Alcohol Use Disorder: A Crisis in Plain Sight