The state will not receive any doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after getting 15,000 this week, but more doses may go directly to retail pharmacies next week.
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Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston hospital planning vaccination clinics for Androscoggin County teachers and school staff
St. Mary’s Medical Center is working on lining up dates for clinics to vaccinate teachers, likely next week.
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St. Mary’s will begin vaccine preregistrations Monday
Lewiston hospital signing up those 60 and older.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Federal vaccine deliveries are expected to increase. Is Maine ready for them?
The state is still exploring options to expand capacity, but the 2 biggest health care organizations say they are prepared to accelerate vaccinations.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Uncategorized
In busy vaccination week, state reports 147 new cases of COVID-19, 2 additional deaths Wednesday
Maine is in the middle of its busiest vaccination week to date, as President Biden announced Tuesday that production is expected to ramp up quickly.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Updated Q&A: Are there exceptions to Maine’s age-based vaccine eligibility? And can I eat dinner with friends?
The number of vaccination sites in Maine is poised to top 150 with the addition of Hannaford, Walgreens and Walmart pharmacies.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Augusta Civic Center’s vaccine clinic closing next week for legislative activity
The clinic, which will be closed March 10-11, is due to reopen March 12, according to Kennebec County Emergency Management Agency Director Sean Goodwin.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Auburn Mall to host mass vaccination site starting March 17
Shots will be available to Maine residents in accordance with the state’s age-based eligibility guidelines.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
‘I feel misled’: Mainers react to strictly age-based vaccine eligibility
Gov. Janet Mills and state health officials say the system is the quickest way to achieve herd immunity.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World
To selfie or not to selfie? Why the joy of getting vaccinated is drawing backlash
People are divided over “vaccine selfie” etiquette, but health experts think they are a good thing.