The Biden administration’s call to lift patent protections on COVID-19 vaccines to help poor parts of the world get more doses has drawn praise from some countries and health advocates
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Can COVID-19 vaccines affect my period?
It’s not yet known if COVID-19 vaccines can affect your period, but researchers are starting to study the issue
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U.S. supports waiving intellectual property rules on COVID vaccines
But opponents – especially from industry – say a waiver would be no panacea and insist that production of coronavirus vaccines is complex.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
No increase in vaccine shipments as Maine reports more variants and hospitalizations
Cases remain elevated in Maine and state health officials now say that anyone 16 or older is eligible for vaccination, regardless of their state of residency.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Relatively few teens have gotten vaccinated. A few Casco Bay High students explain why they did
Although COVID-19 appears less risky to young people, there are other issues to consider, such as trying to achieve herd immunity, some said.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Maine
FEMA mobile clinic open to walk-ins in Turner
“If you are in the Turner area of Androscoggin County feel free to get your Johnson & Johnson vaccine. You can take advantage of that; no appointment is needed,” Dr. Nirav Shah said in his bi-weekly COVID-19 briefing.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn
Just over half of Androscoggin County has received the vaccine, but the area still lags behind the rest of the state
At the Auburn Mall clinic, organizers say they continue to have unfulfilled appointment slots but continue to stay busy.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
White House tells states to use shots or lose them to other states
Untapped vaccine will go into a federal bank available to states where demand continues to outstrip supply.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Dora Anne Mills: We need AAA to finish this pandemic road trip
The U.S. has three important vaccine tasks to ensure we reach our journey: Access, Ask and Assist.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine drops residency requirement for getting COVID-19 vaccinations
The state’s vaccination rate, meanwhile, creeps closer to 40%, among the highest in the country.