Flu

Although most influenza activity occurs from October to May in the U.S., flu viruses are detected year round.  Providers in Maine have repor...

Flu update 10/29/14

The flu has officially arrived in Maine for the 2014-2015 season. For more information, see the Oct. 17 health alert at:  http://go.usa.gov/...

Flu update 9/18/14

Weekly updates on flu activity in Maine will resume in October. Maine CDC reminds everyone to take everyday preventive measures against the ...

Flu update 1/9/14

Influenza activity in Maine is widespread with laboratory confirmed influenza reported in all counties. Influenza A/pH1N1, Influenza A/H3, a...

Flu update 10/30/13

Maine CDC issued a health alert about the beginning of flu season in Maine on Oct. 28. The health alert is available at: http://go.usa.gov/W...

Infectious disease update

Giardia Giardiasis is a diarrheal disease caused by parasites, and it is the most common infectious diarrheal illness reported in Maine. So...

Influenza Vaccine Coverage Among Health Care Workers

Each influenza season, health care workers (HCW) become infected with the flu, an infectious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruse...

New podcast: Flu season update from CDC

Dr. Jhung, MD, MPH, MS, Medical Officer for the CDC Have you noticed that a lot of people are talking about the flu right now? It’s on the n...