People in their 20s are the largest group of drivers in these fatal crashes, NHTSA says.
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There’s no vaccine to prevent an epidemic of legislative stupidity
The Maine Senate voted on Tuesday to approve a bill, LD 798, eliminating religious and philosophical exemptions from vaccination requirements for children attending school in the state. The Senate’s 18-17 vote reversed the chamber’s previous stance on the measure earlier this month, squared its position with that of the House, and put the legislation on […]
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Vaccine bill again splits Maine House and Senate over religious exemption
The House votes to restore a ban on religious exemptions for vaccinations required for school-age children, bouncing the measure back to the Senate.
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U.S. measles cases top 700, with many illnesses among kids
Measles continues to spread in the US, with 22 states affected.
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Bill to ban vaping at schools sails through Maine Senate
The measure, which would make it illegal to have electronic cigarettes on school grounds in Maine, now goes to the governor.
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Divided House passes bill to end most exemptions to school vaccine requirements
The exemptions have allowed parents to avoid vaccinating their children against infectious diseases before they enroll in school, leaving Maine with one of the nation’s lowest vaccination rates.
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Maine CDC urges flu shots as cases rise about 1,000 in state
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) – The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is urging state residents to get vaccinated against influenza as cases of the disease are rising across the state. The agency says this year’s flu season has seen 1,114 positive influenza test results and 88 hospitalizations. Maine CDC Director Bruce Bates says influenza […]
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Map: Is there flu near you? Maine influenza 2019
See where the latest Maine flu cases are, county by county.
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Maine reports 3 flu deaths, and more than 500 cases, so far this season
More cases had been reported at this time last winter, but public health experts say the viruses are unpredictable and urge Mainers: ‘Go get your flu shot.’
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Demand is strong for shingles vaccine, but it’s nearly impossible to find
A national shortage of a new vaccine to protect against the painful rash known as shingles is worsening, say pharmacists and consumers, even as the manufacturer announced plans this week for more consistent deliveries. Demand for the two-dose Shingrix vaccine has skyrocketed since it became broadly available in the United States in the spring. The […]