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vaccines

Published
November 9, 2020

Maine CDC tackles vaccine challenges as Pfizer announces promising results

Cold storage requirements are a logistics issue for the Pfizer vaccine, says Dr. Nirav Shah, Maine's CDC director.
Published
October 16, 2020

Maine’s plan to distribute vaccine stresses racial equity, health care workers and the elderly

The plan submitted to the federal government Friday calls for vaccinating 80% of Maine's 1.3 million people within 12 weeks, in a massive statewide effort.
Published
September 20, 2020

City providing free flu vaccine clinics
Published
September 16, 2020

U.S. outlines sweeping plan to provide free COVID-19 vaccines, but it would take months

Although President Trump asserted Tuesday that a vaccine could be 3 to 4 weeks away, officials made it clear widespread availability would take months.
Published
September 8, 2020

Vaccine CEOs pledge emphasis on safety as Trump seeks pre-election approval

The statement said the companies would ‘only submit for approval or emergency use authorization after demonstrating safety and efficacy.’

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Published
August 9, 2020

Maine faces numerous hurdles in coming race to vaccinate for COVID-19

Success in a mass-inoculation effort to achieve herd immunity depends on communicating its efficacy and overcoming 'vaccine hesitancy.'
Published
May 6, 2020

Our View: Can we coexist with COVID long enough for vaccine to emerge?

Whether we, as a society, can weather the long development and approval process is far from certain.
Published
March 13, 2020

Commentary: Maine voters want children immunized – here’s how psychology can help make that happen

Establishing incentives, setting up reminders and removing financial and logistical barriers can motivate people to get their kids vaccinated.
Published
March 9, 2020

Maine bill would exempt online charter schools from vaccine requirements

Lawmakers took public testimony Monday on a bill that would exempt online charter schools from a new vaccine requirement that eliminates philosophical and religious exemptions.
Published
March 5, 2020

Our View: Public health big winner in Maine’s special election

A vaccine requirement receives strong support, and other outcomes of Tuesday's primary.