In a trial on over 2,400 adults, the reformulated shot produced a stronger immune response against all four strains of the influenza virus than a traditional flu vaccine, the company said.
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Posted inMaine
Influenza cases decline for 4th week in Maine
There were only 13 new hospitalizations for influenza, compared to 67 the previous week.
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Posted inHealth, Maine
New COVID-19 variant spreads in Maine, but hospitalizations not expected to spike
Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine CDC, said a wall of immunity should help prevent the outbreaks experienced last winter.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Franklin Memorial Hospital hopes for an early end to flu season
With flu season beginning earlier than usual, Franklin Memorial Hospital Chief Medical Officer Ross Isacke hopes this could mean an early end for the influx of flu and RSV patients.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Flu’s spread and severity remains severe across the region
Flu-associated hospitalizations in Androscoggin and Franklin counties each tripled last week compared to the week prior, with 15 patients and six patients admitted to hospitals, respectively.
Posted inMaine
Influenza cases decline in Maine, but thousands still falling ill
Maine reported 2,881 cases of influenza last week, a drop from 3,275 the week before.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine reports first flu-related death of child this winter
No details were released, such as whether the child had any underlying medical conditions.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Influenza cases continue to surge in Maine
Maine reported 3,275 new cases of flu on Tuesday.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Children’s medicine shortage hits as flu season starts fast
Doctors and other experts say the problem could persist through the winter cold-and-flu season but should not last as long as other recent shortages of baby formula.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Flu cases, hospitalizations surpass prepandemic levels
Even if clinicians and public health experts had expected to see a surge in cases this season, flu and other respiratory viruses, such as COVID-19, are still flooding emergency departments, urgent cares and primary care physicians’ offices with sick patients.