While many people will experience milder side effects after vaccination, severe allergic reactions have been rare in Maine and nationwide so far.
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Mills to update vaccine plan to prioritize older Mainers, those with underlying conditions
But the governor also says that the pace of vaccine deliveries needs to speed up for the state to act on new federal guidelines prioritizing those 65 and older and those with pre-existing conditions.
Maine trails other states in publishing vaccine data
But Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, says the state soon will update its vaccine dashboard with much more information.
Interactive Map: Track US coronavirus vaccinations
This digital embed of a U.S. state map shows vaccination rates and statistics using data from the CDC, including the percent of state population receiving the 1st dose of vaccination.
Maine makes plans to speed up vaccinations as it reports 6 more deaths and 313 new cases
Maine’s CDC director says preliminary planning is underway for higher-volume vaccination sites and an online registration system.
Maine has no immediate plans to issue proof of COVID-19 vaccination
The state is awaiting federal guidance on how best to demonstrate someone has been fully vaccinated.
How quickly do I need a second COVID-19 vaccine shot?
The first COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. and U.K. require two doses a few weeks apart
Thirteen more people die of COVID-19, as worrisome trend continues
The total number of deaths has nearly doubled in Maine since Dec. 1, and the state reported 535 new cases on Thursday.
COVID-19 vaccine deliveries too low to support expansion, state says
Maine reported 525 new cases of COVID-19 and 3 additional deaths Wednesday, with another 17,000 doses of vaccine expected next week.
States add online vaccine registries, as Maine plans for vaccine expansion
The state reported 597 new cases and 9 additional deaths on Tuesday.