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Tick Talk: Six Things to Know About Lyme Disease

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a good time to educate people about the tick-borne illness that affects as many as 476,000 in the U.S. each year. Todd Ellerin, MD discusses Lyme disease symptoms, treatments and how to prevent tick bites and the illnesses they transmit.

Tick Talk: Six Things to Know About Lyme Disease

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It’s OK to be Over COVID – ‘We’re in a Better Place'

Most people have moved on from COVID-19 and that’s okay, even though COVID-19 isn’t over, according to Todd Ellerin, MD, South Shore Health’s Director of Infectious Disease.

It’s OK to be Over COVID – ‘We’re in a Better Place'

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Seven Things to Know about Long COVID

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.

Seven Things to Know about Long COVID

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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.

Three Years into the Pandemic, Six Questions about Our Future with COVID-19

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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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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 the 'Knot-and-Tuck' Method Achieves a Better Fitting Face Mask

Protect yourself and others against COVID-19 with a better fitting mask. Todd Ellerin, MD explains the importance of a good fitting mask and how achieve that with the "knot-and-tuck" method.

How the 'Knot-and-Tuck' Method Achieves a Better Fitting Face Mask

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What You Need to Know Now about COVID-19

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, what steps should you take to stay safe this fall? Todd Ellerin, MD weighs in.

What You Need to Know Now about COVID-19

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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