Is measles coming to Maine? Will my vaccination protect me?
With a major outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, Maine CDC Director Dr. Puthiery Va answers questions about vaccinations, the ...
Local experts warn Mainers to brace for increase in tick population this spring
Tick experts are warning Mainers to prepare for an increase in tick populations this spring, following a winter that was not ...
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White House withdraws controversial pick to run the CDC
Dr. Dave Weldon, Trump's pick for director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was withdrawn from consideration shortly before a scheduled Senate confirmation hearing.
5 years ago, COVID-19 caught up to Maine
Five years ago, Gov. Janet Mills and officials with the Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) announced the presumptive positive case during a press conference. The woman was in ...
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Job cuts hit Katahdin Valley health care provider
The Maine Department of Labor’s Rapid Response team was reaching out to offer services for any impacted workers at Katahdin ...
Did you get the measles vaccine in the past? Do you need another shot? How to check
There’s a growing measles outbreak in the country and public health experts say vaccination is the best way to reduce the spread. Measles is a highly contagious disease that can lead to serious ...
Measles is spreading. How will you know if you need a vaccine booster?
Measles is one of the most contagious diseases and cases are rising nationwide. There are ways to know if you have immunity.
Do I Need a Measles Booster Shot and How Do I Protect My Family?
Amid the measles outbreak, which is expected to “expand rapidly,” an expert explains how to stay protected from the virus ...