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flu influenza vaccinations vaccine Influenza Update Surveillance There was no flu activity reported in Maine for the week ending Nov. 20. Weekly updates on flu activity in Maine are availa... By apit nursing Wednesday, November 24, 2010 Comment
flu influenza Influenza Update, 11/12/10 Surveillance The first case of laboratory-confirmed influenza in Maine this season was reported this week. It was a case of type B in... By apit nursing Friday, November 12, 2010 Comment
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