Maine has reported more than 8,000 flu cases so far this season, and 880 people had been hospitalized through March 30.
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Influenza still a problem as spring arrives in Maine
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention says 5 people died from the flu last week.
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Flu vaccine doing relatively good job this year, officials say
Preliminary figures say the vaccine is about 47 percent effective in preventing flu illness this year.
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Maine CDC urges flu shots as cases top 1,000 in state
The center’s director says it’s critical for residents to take precautions.
Posted inHealth, Maine
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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Maine’s first flu death of the season reported
In 2017-18, the deadliest season in decades, 82 people died in Maine from influenza.
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Fewer adults getting flu vaccinations could be factor in last season’s death toll
More people were killed by flu last year than in any season since the 1970s.
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Maine’s flu season was the worst in at least 5 years, with more than 9,000 sickened
Reported cases jumped 55% from last year, to 9,018, and deaths also increased as a more severe strain caused a majority of the illnesses.
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Flu cases decline slightly in Maine for week ending Feb. 10, but number remains high
Maine has reported 4,147 confirmed cases of influenza so far this season, which ends in May.
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Instead of peaking, flu cases in Maine jump 63% from previous week
Last week the state had 876 new patients, 120 hospitalizations and five deaths, in a season that’s been among the worst since 2009.