In a trial on over 2,400 adults, the reformulated shot produced a stronger immune response against all four strains of the influenza virus than a traditional flu vaccine, the company said.
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Posted inLocal & State
Influenza cases decline for 4th week in Maine
There were only 13 new hospitalizations for influenza, compared to 67 the previous week.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State
New COVID-19 variant spreads in Maine, but hospitalizations not expected to spike
Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine CDC, said a wall of immunity should help prevent the outbreaks experienced last winter.
Posted inLocal & State
Influenza cases decline in Maine, but thousands still falling ill
Maine reported 2,881 cases of influenza last week, a drop from 3,275 the week before.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Maine reports first flu-related death of child this winter
No details were released, such as whether the child had any underlying medical conditions.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
As flu rages, U.S. releases medicine from national stockpile
States will be able to request doses of the prescription flu medication Tamiflu kept in the Strategic National Stockpile.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, New England
First came a viral storm. Now, we have puzzling superinfections.
Rare bacterial infections, such as invasive strep A, are popping up around the United States and Europe, with unusual effects for children.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Influenza cases continue to surge in Maine
Maine reported 3,275 new cases of flu on Tuesday.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Children’s medicine shortage hits as flu season starts fast
Doctors and other experts say the problem could persist through the winter cold-and-flu season but should not last as long as other recent shortages of baby formula.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Flu cases, hospitalizations surpass prepandemic levels
Even if clinicians and public health experts had expected to see a surge in cases this season, flu and other respiratory viruses, such as COVID-19, are still flooding emergency departments, urgent cares and primary care physicians’ offices with sick patients.