Basically, some people get so freaked out by injections that their psychological stress spurs a physical reaction, but none got seriously ill.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Instagram blocks account of celebrity Maine doctor who spreads vaccine disinformation
Dr. Christiane Northrup is one of the ‘disinformation dozen’ responsible for 65 percent of all COVID-19 vaccine disinformation on social media, according to a Senate report.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Nurses at Maine Medical Center vote to form their first labor union
The 1,001-750 vote means about 2,000 nurses who work at Maine’s largest hospital and other locations in the area will be represented in labor negotiations by the Maine State Nurses Association and National Nurses United.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
In Androscoggin County, vaccinations ‘are the way out of this’
There have been 90 new cases per 10,000 residents in Androscoggin County over the past 14 days, said Dr. Nirav Shah Thursday. That’s a stark difference from the state, which is only 38 per 10,000 people.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News, Sports
Is it safe to go to big sporting events during the pandemic?
Experts are still cautioning against attending big sporting events during the pandemic, but say there are ways to make it safer if you go
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine CDC director calls on young Mainers to get vaccinated
The number of walk-in clinics continues to grow as vaccine providers and state officials aim to make the process as convenient as possible.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Oxford Hills
Lewiston-Auburn leads the entire country in daily average of new COVID-19 cases
The Lewiston-Auburn metropolitan ranks third in the country for the highest daily average of new COVID-19 cases over the last two weeks, according to data published by The New York Times.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
Biden administration expected to announce plan to ban menthol cigarettes
The administration’s announcement is likely to be hailed by antismoking organizations as a critical and long-overdue step in curbing tobacco use.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Maine vaccine providers expand walk-in options for COVID-19 shots
More sites are beginning to offer walk-in vaccinations as the state stresses convenience to maintain momentum in its program.
Posted inFranklin, Health, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Vaccine appointments slowing down
Franklin Memorial Hospital has launched walk-in appointments Monday through Friday from 8-11:30 a.m.