The Maine CDC recently reported the state’s first measles cases since 2019.
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Maine CDC announces 4 new measles cases
The new cases are all in Penobscot County, according to state health officials.
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Maine adopts tougher limits on PFAS in drinking water
The new forever chemical standards follow federal limits set by Biden-era regulators.
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Maine students report less substance use, better mental health
Health and education officials say the trend is encouraging, but more work needs to be done to support vulnerable students.
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Lyme disease cases surge in Maine this year, surpassing record set in 2024
The ongoing drought doesn’t appear to have harmed tick populations in Maine.
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Maine school nurses see ‘burdens and risks’ in new vaccine reporting system
Dozens signed a letter to state lawmakers, expressing concerns about privacy and the added time and effort associated with a new reporting module.
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West Nile virus found in crow in Augusta
The virus spreads mostly through the bite of an infected mosquito.
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Is Maine part of a coalition of states seeking to broaden access to COVID-19 vaccines? | Fact brief
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently narrowed eligibility for the latest shot, limiting it to people 65 or older and those with underlying health risks.
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Eastern equine encephalitis virus detected in Maine resident for first time this year
The resident became ill with severe symptoms in late August and remains hospitalized, the Maine CDC said Tuesday.
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Who will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Maine this year?
Here’s what you should know and what is still unknown as the flu season approaches.