Flu cases accelerated last week and are now being recorded in all 16 Maine counties, with York and Aroostook the hardest hit.
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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.
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Flu clinic offered in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH — SequelCare of Maine & Northern Light will hold a flu clinic from 9-11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4 at 70 Bayview St. Flu shots will be provided free to those 18 and older, whether the patient has insurance or not. Call 847-2273 for more information.
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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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
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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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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.
Posted inLocal & State
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.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
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.
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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.