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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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Oleander and COVID-19: Get the Facts

This toxic plant and its extract have been in the news, floated in some circles as potential treatments for COVID-19.

Oleander and COVID-19: Get the Facts

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Four Activities You Should Avoid this Summer — and What You Can Do Instead

​​​​​​​As Massachusetts continues to move through its phased reopening plan and more businesses and services come back online, it can be easy to think that it’s safe to partake in all of the summer activities you’ve enjoyed in years past.

Four Activities You Should Avoid this Summer — and What You Can Do Instead

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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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

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The New Pediatric Inflammatory Syndrome Linked to COVID-19

A new inflammatory syndrome possibly linked to COVID-19 has been appearing in children across the globe — including Massachusetts.

The New Pediatric Inflammatory Syndrome Linked to COVID-19

Todd Ellerin, MD

Six Common Questions about COVID-19, Answered

Can you eat takeout food safely? How often should you clean your phone? South Shore Health's Director of Infectious Disease answers.

Six Common Questions about COVID-19, Answered

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COVID-19: How We’re Working for You

Interim President & CEO Rose DiPietro shares what South Shore Health is doing to prepare as COVID-19 concern grows.

COVID-19: How We’re Working for You