A virulent flu that reached Maine early in the autumn of 1918 quickly overwhelmed the capacity of authorities to deal with a sudden public health emergency. By early October, Lewiston and Auburn had shut down schools, churches, theaters, pool rooms and dance halls — indeed, almost everything except Bates College and key war industries — […]
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Maine CDC: ‘There’s still a lot of flu out there’
PORTLAND — Health officials say Maine has experienced a late-season flu surge with half of the state’s influenza cases happening in the month of March. Dr. Siiri Bennett, the state epidemiologist, tells the Portland Press Herald that “there’s still a lot of flu out there.” It been a busy season compared. Through April 1, Maine […]
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Maine CDC reports flu cases in all 16 Maine counties
The Maine Centers for Disease Control & Prevention reports that the flu virus has been confirmed in all of Maine’s 16 counties. This year’s influenza vaccine appears to be a good match in fighting the strains reported to be circulating in Maine, according to Dr. Siiri Bennett, the state epidemiologist. The vaccine is still available […]
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Maine reports mild flu season, warns it’s not over
PORTLAND — Health agencies are reporting fewer influenza cases in Maine, but experts warn that the flu season is far from over. Dr. Caroline Teschke, public health program manager at the India Street health clinic, tells the Portland Press Herald that the flu season is going well but they aren’t letting their guard down yet. […]
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Maine’s 1st case of flu reported in Sagadahoc County
AUGUSTA — The flu season has arrived in Maine. The state Health Department says the first positive Influenza A case was detected by Mid Coast Hospital late last week. It was an adult from Sagadahoc County who wasn’t vaccinated and didn’t require hospitalization. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends an annual flu […]
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Flu cases in Maine triple over last year
Maine has three times as many confirmed cases of influenza now than it did this time last year, according to new numbers from the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention. Doctors say: Wash your hands, cough smart and get the flu shot — even though the strain of flu seen most often here isn’t […]
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Franklin Memorial Hospital limits visits to maternal and child unit due to flu
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital is limiting visits by children during the flu season. For the safety of the babies on the Franklin Memorial Hospital Maternal and Child Health Unit, no children under the age of 12 are allowed in the unit this flu season, unless they are healthy siblings. All other visitors must also […]
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Health officials attempt to calm public fears about Ebola
PARIS — The director of the Oxford County Emergency Management Agency said Friday that although residents should be aware of developments in the spread of Ebola, they should be more focused on how to prevent contracting the flu. “All eyes are on Ebola, but the bigger worry right now is the flu,” Director Allyson Hill […]
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Maine CDC says the flu has arrived
The flu has officially arrived in Maine, state health officials announced Friday. The season’s first case was confirmed in an adult over age 60 from Lincoln County, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention said in a health alert. The patient, who was unvaccinated against the illness, tested positive for the influenza A virus […]
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Second wave of milder flu hitting Northeast
NEW YORK (AP) — A second, milder wave of flu is hitting the Northeast. Months ago, the flu season seemed to be winding down. But health officials on Friday reported widespread flu-like illnesses in six states. Rhode Island is the latest to join the list which includes Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, New Jersey and New York. […]