MAP OF H1N1 IN MAINE

Source Maine CDC/DHHS Update on Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus, dated September 16, 2009

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Read the stories [November 20, 2009]

'We don't know what we will get'
At least 100,000 at high risk are still waiting to be vaccinated
[November 20, 2009]

State: Insurers help Maine meet vaccine goal
They waived some standard practices in order to immunize kids against H1N1, an official says.
[November 19, 2009]

Third Mainer dies as swine flu deepens hold
Sixty-five schools have now reported absentee rates of 15 percent or more, and vaccine is still slow to arrive.
[November 13, 2009]

Official: H1N1 flu to get worse during the winter
The World Health Organization says vaccinations have started in 20 countries.
[November 6, 2009]

Flu hits every county, but state's coping well
Many communities are already reporting that school absentee rates have reached 15 percent.
[November 6, 2009]

Swine flu-related deaths increase among children
The U.S. releases the last of its liquid Tamiflu stockpile as the CDC confirms 114 child deaths.
[October 31, 2009]

Maine CDC calls H1N1 'pediatric pandemic'
As vaccine deliveries lag behind schedule, the flu virus is now so widespread that the agency has stopped documenting cases.
[October 30, 2009]

Outbreak of swine flu postpones quarterfinal
Mt. Abram will play today, but the H1N1 outbreak at Wiscasset caused officials to evaluate the situation.
[October 29, 2009]

Portland schools report first H1N1 flu cases
Two students get sick at Longfellow Elementary, but the district hasn't seen a widespread outbreak.
[October 21, 2009]

JULIE ALFRED SULLIVANNow hear this: The H1N1 virus is nothing like the seasonal flu
Commentary: The disease is serious and the CDC and the FDA say the benefits of the vaccine will far outweigh any risks.
[October 13, 2009]

As swine flu spreads, vaccine passes test
Supplies of the vaccine, shown to work in a single dose, are expected to be available in mid-October.
[September 12, 2009]

Experts wrestle with flu forecast
Much depends on whether the virus erupts as school resumes or waits until the vaccine arrives in October.
[August 31, 2009]

Plans to ward off flu outbreak center on schools
To cut the transmission rate, all Maine schoolchildren will be able to get free seasonal and H1N1 shots.
[August 30, 2009]

[August 30, 2009]

Fearing flu, Vermont fair cancels all swine events
But most fairs in Maine and elsewhere are welcoming pigs and urging good hygiene.
[August 29, 2009]

Researchers: New flu vaccine strategy would save lives
Mathematical model shows that 5- to 19-year-olds and their parents should be vaccinated first.
[August 21, 2009]

Summer camp's flu response cited
State officials at an H1N1 preparedness summit hold up Camp Winnebago in Fayette as a model.
[August 21, 2009]

With Maine man's death, attention is back on H1N1 virus
Doctors, nurses and others in the health field are encouraged to attend a daylong preparedness summit in Augusta next week.
[August 13, 2009]

Officials fear swine flu virus 'ready to explode'
A second wave of the flu could break out soon, and could be more severe than last year's outbreak.
[August 10, 2009]

'Mass vaccination' aims to keep flu out of schools
Maine schools will offer the swine flu vaccine to all students free of charge.
[August 1, 2009]

Swine flu spreads rapidly in Southern Hemisphere, Europe
Britain is expected to hit 100,000 daily cases by the end of August, and Mexico cases are surging.
[July 3, 2009]

Swine flu infects nine Maine camp counselors
State CDC chief Dora Anne Mills says precautions are in place, and she expects summer camps to stay open.
[June 24, 2009]

Labs race to ready swine flu vaccine
GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis and Sanofi-Aventis are each developing a version to fight the pandemic.
[June 13, 2009]

WHO declares swine flu to be pandemic
Experts say the world has been in a pandemic for weeks, and WHO is catching up with the facts.
[June 12, 2009]

[June 12, 2009]

New York woman dies of swine flu over weekend
The woman is the city's second victim and the 11th person to die of swine flu in the U.S.
[May 25, 2009]

CDC analyzing two ingredients to find flu's key
Meanwhile, the U.S. sets aside $1 billion for testing of doses and stockpiling of vaccine ingredients.
[May 23, 2009]

Japan reports over 70 cases of swine flu in single day
The epidemic is already expected to dominate the meeting of the World Health Organization.
[May 18, 2009]

Swine flu rises in New York City, makes inroads in Asia
A school administrator is in critical condition, as the number of cases globally reaches 8,000.
[May 17, 2009]

Young victims link flu to past pandemics
Public health experts say it’s still unclear if younger people are more vulnerable to H1N1.
[May 17, 2009]

NYC closes three schools as swine flu flares up in city
An assistant principal and four students at a Queens middle school have cases that have been confirmed.
[May 15, 2009]

U.S. swine flu toll rises to three
The H1N1 virus is also blamed for 48 fatalities in Mexico, one in Canada and one in Costa Rica.
[May 10, 2009]

U.S. 'not out of woods' with threat of swine flu
While the virus is milder than first thought, it keeps spreading, sickening more than 1,600 Americans.
[May 9, 2009]

Maine's cases of swine flu total 12
As the infection spreads, the number becomes less meaningful, however, says the state's CDC chief.
[May 8, 2009]

Fatal flu victims suffered from other ailments
The CDC report provides more detailed information on 22 people hospitalized with swine flu in the U.S.
[May 8, 2009]

Pandemic could affect 2 billion
Historical records show that a third of the world's population gets infected in such outbreaks.
[May 8, 2009]

Altered flu guidelines spur school to reopen early
Kennebunk Elementary classes will resume today – a day after the CDC scraps closure criteria.
[May 6, 2009]

Swine flu cases hold steady at 7 in state
Officials will decide today when to reopen a school in Kennebunk, as tests on potential cases continue.
[May 5, 2009]

Virus spreads in U.S., Europe
Mexico hints at reopening schools and businesses as the first South American flu case is confirmed.
[May 4, 2009]

Seventh case of flu identified in Maine
This case won't force the shutdown of any schools, a top state aide says.
[May 4, 2009]

As labs catch up, U.S. tally increases to 241
Officials voice cautious optimism but urge people to keep taking common-sense precautions.
[May 4, 2009]

[May 4, 2009]

Egyptian riot police clash with irate pig farmers
Residents of a Cairo slum resist efforts to slaughter all the nation's pigs to guard against swine flu.
[May 4, 2009]

Could flu go back from pigs to people?
Since a farmworker infected pigs, crossing species again could make the swine flu deadlier.
[May 4, 2009]

Virus forces officials to weigh privacy, candor needs
Too little information can feed rumors, experts say, while too much can drive patients underground.
[May 4, 2009]

Symptoms of flu epidemic ease
The worst may be over in Mexico, but officials around the world still urge caution and look out for mutations.
[May 3, 2009]

Kennebunk parade proceeds despite flu
The crowd is smaller than usual, but those there say the celebration is a good reminder that life goes on.
[May 3, 2009]

Six people in state have H1N1
Medicine is on the way, and officials are urging Mainers to learn more about the virus at pandemicflu.gov.
[May 2, 2009]

Athlete precautions: Skip the handshakes
Area athletic directors pen recommendations to enhance hygiene at school sporting events.
[May 2, 2009]
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Maine CDC World Health Organization's Influenza A(H1N1) information More questions and answers about swine fluWashington Post Answers about swine fluWashington Post CDC's swine influenza resource page
 Maine CDC's swine influenza resource page
 State pandemic flu response plans
1976: Maine Mobilizes Against Swine Flu
FLU: 800,000 May Get InoculationEvening Express, August 19, 1976 Longley To Get Flu ShotPress Herald, September 10, 1976 Mainers Crowd In For Last Minute ShotsMaine Sunday Telegram, December 19, 1976 Four Mainers Contract Rare Nervous DiseasePress Herald, December 21, 1976 Video

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