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PublishedMay 7, 2021
Mobile vaccination clinic opens in Lewiston, will remain in town for a week
The site was set up around noon. By 2 p.m., roughly 30 people had come in to get a dose of the free Moderna vaccine
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PublishedMay 7, 2021
Lawmakers hear conflicting arguments on bill to ban sales of flavored tobacco products in Maine
Proponents said the ban would save lives and protect children from tobacco manufacturers' marketing efforts, but others said a ban would simply drive consumers into New Hampshire to buy products.
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PublishedMay 7, 2021
Maine reports 50% full vaccination rate as hospital counts stay high
With half the state's eligible population fully vaccinated, public health officials are trying to maintain momentum by expanding clinic hours and emphasizing the convenience of walk-ins.
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PublishedMay 6, 2021
Walk-in appointments, new mobile vaccination clinic coming to Lewiston-Auburn
The mass vaccination clinic at the Auburn Mall will begin accepting walk-in visits and a new mobile vaccination clinic in Lewiston is launching Friday.
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PublishedMay 6, 2021
‘A frightening shift’: Maine hospitals see surge of unvaccinated patients needing intensive care
ICU demands hit near-record levels at many hospitals despite lower overall patient counts; Central Maine Medical Center sees record levels of both.
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PublishedMay 6, 2021
Why patents on COVID vaccines are so contentious
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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PublishedMay 6, 2021
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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PublishedMay 5, 2021
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.
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PublishedMay 5, 2021
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.
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PublishedMay 4, 2021
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.
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