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Everything you need to know about COVID-19 and the vaccine in Maine

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Biden administration launches new push to get people boosted

Initiatives will include direct outreach to high-risk groups, especially seniors, encouraging them to get COVID-19 booster shots.
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VERIFY: Yes, you can get proof of COVID-19 vaccination even if you legally change your name

Some states can't replace your card, and ask people to contact the Immunization Information System for complete vaccination records to use as a substitution.
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Maine CDC expects COVID-19 vaccine uptake in kids 6 months to age 5 to be 'incremental'

The Maine CDC noted that kids in the youngest age group will be getting their shots at pediatrician's offices and less often at mass vaccination sites.
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Where does Maine stand in county-by-county vaccine uptake?

Cumberland County has the highest percentage of population with final vaccine dose at 85.2 percent. The lowest is Somerset County at 61.3 percent.
Vaccine

CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID shot for adults

Health officials hope the more conventional shot will persuade U.S. adults who haven't yet gotten the vaccine.
Nation World

COVID interrupted routine vaccinations for 25 million kids worldwide

Data showed the vast majority of the children who failed to get immunized were living in developing countries, namely Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Nigeria and more.
Vaccine

US regulators OK new COVID-19 shot option

Experts expect at least some of those who remain unvaccinated to roll up their sleeves for the Novavax shot because it's a more conventional protein-based vaccine.
Coronavirus

White House urges caution on COVID variants, pushes boosters

With two new highly transmissible variants spreading rapidly across the country, White House doctors are stressing the importance of getting booster doses.
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Plaintiffs' names revealed in vaccine mandate lawsuit against Gov. Mills

In the original complaint and in the amended complaint, the workers argued that it was their religious right to refuse the vaccine.
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Lawsuit identities revealed

We could learn the identities of the healthcare workers who sued Governor Mills over the vaccine mandate.
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Federal judge says health care workers who sued Mills over COVID vaccine can't stay anonymous

The plaintiffs, eight Maine health care workers and one provider, have until July 8 to file an amended complaint using their names.

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Everything you need to know about COVID-19 and the vaccine in Maine

Biden administration launches new push to get people boosted

VERIFY: Yes, you can get proof of COVID-19 vaccination even if you legally change your name

Maine CDC expects COVID-19 vaccine uptake in kids 6 months to age 5 to be 'incremental'

Where does Maine stand in county-by-county vaccine uptake?

CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID shot for adults

COVID interrupted routine vaccinations for 25 million kids worldwide

US regulators OK new COVID-19 shot option

White House urges caution on COVID variants, pushes boosters

Plaintiffs' names revealed in vaccine mandate lawsuit against Gov. Mills

Lawsuit identities revealed

Federal judge says health care workers who sued Mills over COVID vaccine can't stay anonymous

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