Flu is a much bigger threat than coronavirus

Seasonal influenza has already killed 10,000 to 25,000 people, according to the CDC.

Flu season ramps up in Maine, hitting some schools hard

A school in Standish and another in Sanford closed Monday, with 3,020 influenza cases reported so far this season across Maine.

Mainers with ties to China describe life amid coronavirus outbreak

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.

Central Maine Healthcare hospitals limits visitors as flu cases grow

At least eight people have died from the flu in Maine this season.

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.

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.''

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.

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.

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.

Maine CDC urges flu shots as cases rise about 1,000 in state