Nearly three years into the pandemic, we’ve learned a lot about COVID-19. We know how to protect ourselves from the virus with vaccines, prevent its spread by masking and social distancing and how to treat infections with antiviral and anti-inflammatory medications. But we still have much to learn about the condition known as long COVID.
Three Years into the Pandemic, Six Questions about Our Future with COVID-19
Todd B. Ellerin, MD, Director of Infectious Disease at South Shore Health provides some perspective on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic today and what our future with the virus may hold.
COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy is Safe and Recommended
Two years into the pandemic, the COVID-19 vaccine is strongly recommended for pregnant people by numerous professional medical organizations and yet...
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.”
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.