The agency said 43 percent of the 667 animals tested for rabies in 2024 were bats, and 10 tested positive. Maine's last ...

There are no specific treatments for either Powassan or West Nile virus; care focuses on managing symptoms and complications, ...

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has also reported the season's first case of West Nile virus, which was ...

Public health officials say a Hancock County resident was hospitalized with Powassan, and a crow with West Nile virus was ...

Health officials say a case of the Powassan Virus was discovered in Hancock County. In York County, the West Nile Virus was ...

Through July 28, Lyme disease cases were tracking 20% ahead of the same time frame last year, according to the Maine CDC ...

The CDC says they've also identified case of West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease, in a bird in York County. Officials say steps to prevent these diseases are similar. They include wearing bug ...

Rates have been declining across the country, with all kindergartner coverage for each of the vaccines having dropped since ...

It's recommended that Mainers stay hydrated, avoid strenuous activity during the hottest parts of the day, and check in on ...

An adult in Hancock County became infected with Powassan virus and was hospitalized after developing neurologic symptoms.

Rare Powassan virus case in Maine highlights serious tick-borne illness with no vaccine or treatment, causing neurological ...