More than 8,000 people have been infected worldwide, and efforts to limit exposure have led Mainers with connections to China to curtail or cancel travel and attendance at social or cultural events.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Maine hospital system limits visitors as flu cases grow
At least eight people have died from the flu in Maine this season.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Uncategorized
Flu becomes widespread in Maine
Flu cases accelerated last week and are now being recorded in all 16 Maine counties, with York and Aroostook the hardest hit.
Posted inNation & World
Flu season is here, and it’s coming for your kids
“Flu is here,” infectious disease official said. “Now is the time to get an immunization if you haven’t already.”
Posted inLocal & State
Adult in York County is first flu death of the season in Maine
Eight people have been hospitalized so far this flu season, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State
Seniors find high-dose flu vaccines hard to come by
Health officials say the shortage is only temporary and supplies of the high-dose shots often used by seniors will be available soon.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Get over vaccination hesitation and get your flu shot
Signs indicate a robust season ahead, but there’s also good news: Needle haters may opt for a nasal spray, and President Trump is encouraging research on a universal vaccine.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Flu shots offered around Maine as experts say this season may be bad
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention and community groups step up their immunization efforts as the state reports its first illnesses.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine flu cases up from last season, but strain less severe
Maine has reported more than 8,000 flu cases so far this season, and 880 people had been hospitalized through March 30.
Posted inLocal & State
Influenza still a problem as spring arrives in Maine
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention says five people died from the flu last week.