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COVID-19 Update

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Internal Medicine Physicians of the North Shore continues to update our procedures to ensure the health and safety of our patients and staff. We are keeping informed about the recommendations from the CDC and DPH.

Please note that patients may not come to the office if they have signs or symptoms* of COVID-19 or have any risk of COVID-19 (e.g., recent contact with someone with or suspected of having COVID-19 or recent travel to high risk areas).  If you have any of these symptoms or if you think that you may be at risk for COVID-19, please contact the office immediately and we can have you quickly and easily seen with a Healthcare Provider via Televisit (“Virtual Visit”) over your smartphone, laptop, or desktop computer.  Note that all Providers offer Virtual Office Visits.

Symptoms include:
Fever, chills, muscles aches, cough, shortness of breath, loss of smell/taste, sore throat,  congestion, runny nose, headache, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea.

COVID-19 Resources and FAQs

For up-to-date information on the current status of the Pandemic and Vaccines please consult the link below.

COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 Information

Things to Know This Flu Season

The flu is caused by several influenza viruses (which are not the same as the virus that causes COVID-19). Most flu outbreaks happen in late fall and winter. woman with fluGetting a flu shot in the autumn can help prevent the virus for the entire flu season. Most people with the flu get better after a few weeks, but they can pass it to other people who are higher risk of health problems, such as babies, pregnant women, older adults, and people with other serious illnesses. Find out the symptoms of the flu and what to do if you get sick.

If you suspect you may have the flu, or are interested in getting a flu shot, contact Internal Medicine Physicians of the North Shore by calling (978) 531-7677 today.