Central Maine Medical Center confirmed Tuesday that it has suspended pediatric and trauma admissions, and will close its neonatal intensive care unit by the end of the month.
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FDA grapples with timing of booster for J&J COVID-19 vaccine
Scientists fail to reach a firm conclusion about whether there’s enough evidence for the second shot.
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Russia, WHO differ on when OK will come for Sputnik V vaccine
The nation is ready to provide up to 300 million doses to the U.N.-backed COVAX initiative.
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Federal judge refuses to block Maine vaccine mandate for health care workers
Judge Jon Levy denies a motion for a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit seeking a religious exemption, meaning health care workers must get inoculated by Friday to comply with state rules.
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Maine sees jump in vaccinations among health care workers as deadline nears
Meanwhile, signs are mixed about whether Maine’s COVID-19 surge is easing.
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FDA review finds Moderna’s booster dose strengthens virus-fighting response
A Food and Drug Administration panel is evaluating booster doses of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson shots this week.
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Central Maine Medical Center temporarily stops pediatric and trauma admissions
Acute nursing staff shortages prompted the decision.
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Can I get the flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time?
Health officials say it’s OK to get your COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine at the same time
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Moderna has no plans to share its COVID-19 vaccine recipe
Noubar Afeyan, the drugmaker’s chairman, says the company expects to produce 3 billion doses in 2022.
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Number of COVID-19 patients in Maine hospitals remains elevated
The count rose slightly Monday to 165, but remains below the peak numbers the state was reporting 2 weeks ago.