The effort will focus on schools, but parental consent is required, and national data show some reluctance to giving the COVID-19 vaccine to children.
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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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Watch as Gov. Mills participates in White House forum on vaccination strategies
Maine’s chief executive joined 5 other governors Tuesday in the virtual discussion hosted by the Biden administration.
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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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MaineHealth opens up vaccine registration to adolescents ages 12 to 15
The health care provider is preparing to close its mass vaccination site at Scarborough Downs as it shifts to providing clinics at schools and continues with walk-in options.
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Legislature delays floor session after two members test positive for COVID-19
The House and Senate floor sessions scheduled for next Thursday at the Augusta Civic Center have been postponed until May 19.
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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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India’s modeling suggest COVID cases could peak in coming days
India reported a record 414,188 new infections and 3,915 deaths on Friday, with experts saying that the reported figures likely underplay the real toll.
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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.