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FDA says women can get abortion pill via telemedicine
Medication abortion has been available in the United States since 2000, when the FDA approved the use of mifepristone.
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Tweaked COVID vaccines in testing aim to fend off variants
The vaccines now being used across the U.S. offer strong protection, but Pfizer and Moderna are testing updates in case the virus eventually outsmarts today’s shots.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World
Time to party? Events industry still uncertain about COVID
A number of states still have restrictions on gathering sizes and many Americans feel uneasy about being in large groups.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, New England
Some GOP-led states target abortions done through medication
Supporters of medical abortions say that option is important for economically disadvantaged people and those in rural areas who don’t have easy access to a clinic.
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Day One substance use and mental health center to move Hinckley operation
Day One is closing its Hinckley location because of a shortage of staff and plans to reopen operations farther south, continuing to offer substance use and mental health treatment for youth and families.
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Maine reports 438 new cases, with 45% of them in people under 30
At least 2 vaccination clinics have been canceled next week because the state is expecting a big drop-off in doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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Vaccine supplies trickling down to small Maine medical practices
The Maine CDC distributed 400 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine to 4 independent primary care practices around the state this week but won’t be able to ship any next week because of reduced supply.
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Average age of Maine hospitals’ COVID-19 patients is falling, but overall numbers aren’t
The average age of patients at Maine Medical Center fell from 65 in January to 58 in March, a trend that ‘really demonstrates the impact of these vaccines.’
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More than a half million Americans gain health coverage under Biden
The special sign-up opportunity for Affordable Care Act plans will be available until Aug. 15.