The average age of patients at Maine Medical Center fell from 65 in January to 58 in March, a trend that ‘really demonstrates the impact of these vaccines.’
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Posted inNation / World
Big new push on to inoculate older Americans
The rate of new vaccinations among the group most vulnerable to adverse coronavirus outcomes has dramatically slowed.
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Rhode Island bill would protect people without COVID-19 vaccinations
A Rhode Island lawmaker has introduced legislation that would bar discrimination against people who choose not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Vaccine shipments to Maine to decline next week, as cases remain high
Nearly half of the 401 new cases reported by the state Wednesday were people under 30.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Androscoggin County 2nd highest in percentage of positive COVID-19 cases
The numbers have climbed in the past 28 days.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Feeling lousy after your 2nd COVID-19 shot? It’s working!
It’s your body’s immune system going into high gear.
Posted inOxford Hills
Oxford Casino to host state’s first mobile vaccine clinic starting Monday
The mobile unit will also visit Auburn, Turner and Fryeburg, among 10 more stops during the next two months.
Posted inSchools & Education, Uncategorized
UMaine System encourages students to get vaccinations, with eligibility expanding
Students aren’t required to get vaccinated but the university system is strongly encouraging it because of concerns that younger people are driving up coronavirus cases statewide.
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Biden makes all adults eligible for vaccination starting April 19
The president is on track to meet his new goal of 200 million shots administered by his 100th day in office.