Maine Flu Season Could be One of The Worst
Some experts are already indicating some 'troubling signs'.
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Vaping Related Lung Illnesses Climbs to Five in Maine
The symptoms that these lung illnesses all have in common include coughing, chest pain, fever, fatigue and shortness of breath.
Child Dies of Flu in Maine; First Child Flu Death in the State in 3 Years
Sadly, the child was not vaccinated according to the Maine CDC.
“Widespread” Influenza Still A Problem In Maine As Spring Arrives
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention says five people died from the flu last week, bringing the season total to nearly 30 in the state.
Ticks Are A Year Round Concern….Cold Does NOT Buy Us Some Tick-Free Time In Maine
I don't like ticks. Icky, gross and they can carry disease for people and animals. NOW it look like ticks are affecting us in cold weather too. They don't take a winter break.
Maine CDC Investigates ‘Hepatitis A’ Case at Community Event in Durham
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a case of 'hepatitis A' virus infection. It's been traced to a community event in Durham Saturday, September 28.
Anaplasmosis: Another Reason Ticks Make Renee’s Skin Crawl
I HATE ticks. They are disgusting little blood suckers. I have human friends who suffer from the effects of Lyme disease. It was a tick with Lyme that infected my old dog, CoffeeDog. I put CoffeeDog to sleep in 2006 because of Lyme related issues. In my book, ticks are gross. But they bring more than just Lyme.
Gonorrhea is on the Rise in Maine
The number of gonorrhea cases in Maine has more than quadrupled in the past four years. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention says there were 441 reported cases of the sexually transmitted disease as of mid December, up from 98 reported cases in 2008. More than half of those cases are in people in their 20's.