The global hunt for a vaccine for kids is off to a lagging start that has some pediatricians worried they may not know if any shots work for young children in time for the next school year.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
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Cumberland County resident hospitalized after contracting West Nile Virus
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention said the infection is the first case in the state since 2018.
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Overdose deaths in Maine surged in first half of 2020
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey says ‘the increased isolation of living through the pandemic’ is a contributing factor in the 27% increase over the second half of 2019.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
UK to infect healthy volunteers in vaccine research trial
This type of research, known as a human challenge study, is used infrequently because some consider the risk involved in infecting otherwise healthy individuals to be unethical.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Sanford Medical Center opening psychiatric center to help ease shortage
Some patients needing mental health crisis beds have to wait days or weeks to get served in Maine.
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People should wear masks on public transportation, strengthened CDC guidance says
It still falls short of requirements that were sought by transportation industry leaders and unions, but that the White House blocked.
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7 tips for staying safe as COVID-19 cases rise and colder weather heightens risk
A nursing school dean recommends some simple steps to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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Millions more rapid virus tests in U.S., but are results reported?
The U.S. can now test several million people daily for coronavirus, but the boom comes with a new challenge: keeping track of the results.
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Maine CDC reports 49 new cases of coronavirus, one death
York County’s ‘green’ designation for school pandemic readiness was restored this week, and Maine officials on Friday submitted plans to distribute a vaccine when one becomes available.
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White House puts political operatives at CDC to try to control information
It’s not clear to what extent the 2 appointees have affected the agency’s work, but congressional investigators are examining that very question after evidence of political interference in CDC scientific publications, guidance documents and web postings.