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Vaccine shuffle all across Maine sends doses where they’re needed
In ‘a big chess game’ behind the scenes, health care providers and state epidemiologists are constantly moving thousands of doses from clinic to clinic, so the COVID-19 vaccine supply meets demand.
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Pfizer’s vaccine approved for children 12 and older
Shots could begin as soon as a federal vaccine advisory committee issues recommendations for using the 2-dose vaccine in 12- to 15-year-olds, expected Wednesday.
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Biden administration revives anti-bias protections in health care for transgender people
Federal health officials say discrimination based on sex includes gender identity and sexual orientation.
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Weekly vaccinations in Maine have decreased by half in the last month
The Maine CDC also reported 214 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday and no additional deaths. It was the 4th consecutive day of fewer than 300 cases.
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Maine doctors to host forum on COVID-19 vaccines
The virtual event will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday and is open to anyone who has questions or concerns.
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Maine confronts wide race disparity in health care for expecting mothers
Black women in Maine are four times more likely than white women to start prenatal care late, or not at all, a disparity tied with Texas as the nation’s largest.
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Lawmakers hear conflicting arguments on bill to ban sales of flavored tobacco products in Maine
Proponents said the ban would save lives and protect children from tobacco manufacturers’ marketing efforts, but others said a ban would simply drive consumers into New Hampshire to buy products.
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Younger patients making Florida’s COVID hospital rates among highest in U.S.
The intensive care unit leader and pulmonologist at one public hospital said COVID patients are averaging between 30 and 50 years old, many of them healthy and without conditions such as obesity or diabetes.
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Maine reports 50% full vaccination rate as hospital counts stay high
With half the state’s eligible population fully vaccinated, public health officials are trying to maintain momentum by expanding clinic hours and emphasizing the convenience of walk-ins.