The Maine CDC thought the 4,400 doses got too warm during shipment, but federal officials believe the vaccine may have been shipped too cold, which means it is more likely to be salvageable.
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Hospitals bearing brunt of vaccine efforts as frustrations mount
Until vaccines are more plentiful, challenges are likely as the state rolls out vaccinations for older and at-risk Mainers.
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More than 4,000 vaccine doses sent to Maine potentially spoiled because of temperature issues
The problem happened during packaging or shipping, but replacement doses were on the way to Maine, says Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine CDC.
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Q&A: I’m an older Mainer. When can I get my COVID-19 vaccination?
Some answers to a few common questions on Maine’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign ahead of additional details expected to be released by the Mills administration this week.
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Health care providers begin vaccine registration for Mainers 70 and older
Major health care networks say vaccine clinics are imminent, as the state reports 317 new cases and three more deaths.
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Biden outlines extensive vaccine distribution effort
The president-elect’s plan includes using the Federal Emergency Management Agency to set up 100 vaccination centers around the country by the end of his first month in office.
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Vaccine expansion plagued by uncertain supply, as COVID-19 cases remain high
It’s unclear when Maine will be able to obtain more doses and accelerate its efforts to vaccinate older residents, even as major health care networks make plans for vaccine clinics.
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MaineHealth to begin vaccinating patients 70 and older
Intermed, Central Maine Healthcare and Northern Light Health are also preparing to vaccinate older patients.
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Updated Q&A: When will it be my turn under the new plan?
Maine’s new vaccine strategy gives higher priority to police, firefighters and other first responders, as well as older Mainers and those with high-risk medical conditions.
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State may change hospitals’ vaccine guidelines to prioritize workers who face most risk
Maine’s CDC director says the state wants to be more explicit with hospitals about which health care workers should get priority for vaccination.