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Child dies from influenza, Maine CDC says

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Casco Bay High School closes early due to flu outbreak

Over 40 percent of students and staff were absent from illness, the school said on Friday.
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Maine child dies of influenza

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention said on Monday the child tested positive for influenza A.
Health

As Maine sees first flu cases of season, officials urge vaccination

If you’re scheduling a COVID vaccine with your doctor or a pharmacy, you can get both done in the same trip.
Outreach

Why don't we wear masks every cold and flu season?

It's been a milder than usual flu season and some believe masks are playing a role.
VERIFY

VERIFY: Yes, this year's flu activity is far below average

Flu activity this season is at the lowest it's been in years. Experts think COVID-19 mitigation efforts are contributing to this.
VERIFY

VERIFY: Yes, flu cases are low this year but that doesn't mean there's anything suspicious going on

Flu activity is at its lowest in 25 years. Experts believe that could be in large part because of efforts to stop COVID spread and increased vaccinations.
Flu

Flu cases way down in Maine during the pandemic

Experts credit precautions against COVID-19 to a big drop in Maine flu cases.
Flu

Proposed CDC mandate would require Maine healthcare workers to get flu shot

The Maine Centers for Disease Control heard arguments surrounding the proposed flu vaccine mandate for healthcare workers Monday morning via Zoom.
Coronavirus

Maine CDC redefines probable COVID-19 case investigations as flu season arrives

With COVID-19 surging at the same time as flu season, the Maine CDC will only investigate coronavirus infections based on a positive lab test.
Flu

Cars line up in South Portland for the drive-thru flu clinic

Healthcare officials encourages Mainers to get their flu shot and more so this year because of COVID-19. A drive-thru flu clinic is offering vaccinations.
VERIFY

VERIFY: Serious COVID-19 complications make flu death more likely

Patients with COVID-19 lung or heart damage are more likely to have deadly flu complications, but it's unclear if the correlation is direct or indirect.