 NEW COVID-19 Website
Maine has a new COVID-19 vaccination website. This website features information for the public and for vaccinators including cumulative reported COVID-19 vaccinations in the state, vaccine updates, FAQs, and more. Learn more about the process and when you can expect your vaccination here.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Info for Clinicians Webinars
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The Maine CDC will be offering a 30-minute COVID-19 Vaccine Information Sessions twice a week for the next several months at the following times:
- Tuesdays at 7:30 – 8:00 AM
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Fridays at 12:00 – 12:30PM
The sessions will offer information on the vaccine development and approval process, followed by time for questions and discussion. Clinicians are welcome to attend one or multiple sessions. They will be held via Zoom using the following log-in and/or call-in info for all sessions:
Zoom/web: https://zoom.us/j/6218434986
Meeting ID: 621 843 4986
Passcode: 338847
All sessions are recorded and can be viewed here.
“Face Covering Required” Signage
Three versions of signage are now available for download under the Posters section on the Maine CDC website.
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U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information
The U.S. CDC has updated its web page featuring practical materials for administration, storage, and handling of each authorized COVID-19 vaccine. The information covers administration, storage and handling, safety, and reporting. For more information, visit the webpage here.
COVID-19 Vaccine Education Effort: Content for Healthcare Providers
The Ad Council and the COVID Collaborative just announced a new resource designed to address healthcare professionals’ questions about COVID-19 vaccination. The videos [link], which feature an introduction from Dr. Anthony Fauci, include experts from a diverse coalition of leading healthcare organizations and medical institutions sharing information around COVID-19 vaccine development and safety with their fellow physicians and nurses.
The video series was created in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and top healthcare and medical institutions and will be shared with healthcare professionals via professional and community networks.
Getting a flu vaccine is still priority amidst the COVID pandemic
It is not too late to get a flu shot!
Annual flu vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older, with rare exceptions, because it is an effective way to decrease flu illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the overall burden of respiratory illnesses is important to protect vulnerable populations at risk for severe illness, the healthcare system, and other critical infrastructure.
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