Since the COVID-19 vaccines haven’t been around that long, it’s not yet known how long their protection lasts
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Vaccine shipments to Maine will jump next week, as COVID-19 cases remain high
The state will receive a sharp increase in shipments of the Moderna vaccine, enabling independent pharmacies and local public safety departments to offer clinics.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
FDA finds significant problems at Baltimore plant that contaminated J&J vaccine
Use of the shots is on hold in the U.S. as health officials investigate its possible connection to rare blood clots.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine may offer more walk-in vaccine clinics as demand softens amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Some providers are looking at changing their method of scheduling vaccination appointments as there are small signs that demand is softening, especially in rural areas.
Posted inHealth
EU agency links J&J shot to rare clots, says odds favor use
The company will add a warning to its label and is resuming shipments to the bloc, Norway and Iceland.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Another 420 COVID-19 cases reported in Maine, as vaccine demand shifts
While case numbers continue to rise, the demand for appointments at some vaccination clinics has eased.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: What’s next for fully vaccinated Mainers?
As more people reduce their risk of catching or spreading the virus, we need more-nuanced public health guidance.
Posted inNation & World
Greta Thunberg joins fight against vaccine inequity
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has urged governments, vaccine developers and the international community to ‘step up their game’ to fight vaccine inequity.
Posted inSchools and Education, Uncategorized
UMaine System relaxes quarantine guidelines for vaccinated students and staff
Individuals who come in close contact with someone with COVID-19 will no longer have to quarantine for 10 days if they are fully vaccinated and asymptomatic.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Bowdoin will require COVID-19 vaccinations for the fall, a first among Maine colleges
Maine’s community college system will require vaccinations for resident students, but Bowdoin is the first Maine school to set vaccine requirements for all students and staff.