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Flu

Published
December 8, 2019

Adult in York County is first flu death of the season in Maine

Eight people have been hospitalized so far this flu season, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Published
October 28, 2019

Flu clinic offered in Yarmouth
Published
October 17, 2019

Seniors find high-dose flu vaccines hard to come by

Health officials say the shortage is only temporary and supplies of the high-dose shots often used by seniors will be available soon.
Published
October 16, 2019

Commentary: Get over vaccination hesitation and get your flu shot

Signs indicate a robust season ahead, but there's also good news: Needle haters may opt for a nasal spray, and President Trump is encouraging research on a universal vaccine.
Published
October 11, 2019

Flu shots offered around Maine as experts say this season may be bad

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention and community groups step up their immunization efforts as the state reports its first illnesses.

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Published
April 3, 2019

Maine flu cases up from last season, but strain less severe

Maine has reported more than 8,000 flu cases so far this season, and 880 people had been hospitalized through March 30.
Published
March 20, 2019

Influenza still a problem as spring arrives in Maine

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention says 5 people died from the flu last week.
Published
February 14, 2019

Flu vaccine doing relatively good job this year, officials say

Preliminary figures say the vaccine is about 47 percent effective in preventing flu illness this year.
Published
January 25, 2019

Maine CDC urges flu shots as cases top 1,000 in state

The center's director says it's critical for residents to take precautions.
Published
January 9, 2019

Maine reports 3 flu deaths, and more than 500 cases, so far this season

More cases had been reported at this time last winter, but public health experts say the viruses are unpredictable and urge Mainers: ‘Go get your flu shot.’