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'The Cardiac Rehab Team is Incredible – I Can’t Thank Them Enough’

After suffering a heart attack at 44, Vijay Saraf wanted to get back to his active lifestyle, hiking and skiing. South Shore Health's Cardiac Rehabilitation program helped Vijay recover, regain strength and confidence and hit the slopes again.

'The Cardiac Rehab Team is Incredible – I Can’t Thank Them Enough’

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What to Know about At-Home Testing for COVID-19

At-home COVID-19 tests can offer additional peace before or after travel, when visiting an immunocompromised loved one, or after a potential exposure.

What to Know about At-Home Testing for COVID-19

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What You Need to Know about COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots

“With the new omicron variant, this is the time to encourage people to get their vaccines," said South Shore Health infectious diseases expert Simone Wildes, MD. "And if you’re eligible for a booster, I would encourage that as well,” she said. “It’s not just to protect yourself, but also those around you who need extra protection.”

What You Need to Know about COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots

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Answers to Frequently Asked COVID-19 Questions

Questions about testing? Quarantine? Isolation? What to do after a positive result? Our team tries to provide answers to the most common COVID-19 questions.

Answers to Frequently Asked COVID-19 Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine for 5-11 Year Olds

Earlier this week, the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices approved the distribution of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children...

Frequently Asked Questions about the Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine for 5-11 Year Olds

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Five Things to Know about COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots

​​​​​​​COVID-19 booster shots are coming soon, but not everyone will be eligible for a third dose initially. Debate continues among the scientific community about whether COVID-19 vaccine boosters are yet needed for the general public, ages 16 and up.

Five Things to Know about COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots

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How to Help Children Transition Back to School in a New World

The return to school brings with it a unique set of new challenges, as many children who had gotten acclimated to remote learning and social distancing are now facing a full-time return to in-person learning.

How to Help Children Transition Back to School in a New World

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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.

COVID-19 Vaccine for Children & Teens: Your Questions, Answered

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The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Pause: What You Need to Know

First of all: Don't panic if you recently received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, says Todd Ellerin, MD, Director of Infectious Disease.

The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Pause: What You Need to Know

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How to Manage Quarantine Weight Gain

Ready to make your healthy eating habits and exercise routine a priority again? A registered dietitian explains how small changes can make a big impact when fighting the quarantine 15.

How to Manage Quarantine Weight Gain