Swine Flu, more accurately known as H1N1 influenza is has been infecting students at summer camps in Maine this season. State officials are concerned that the virus may expected to re-emerge in Maine when children return to school in the fall. This page has information and resources you can use to stay informed about Swine Flu in Maine.
Maine H1N1 Vaccine Coordinators
- York: Sharon Leahy-Lind, 207-490-4625
- Cumberland: Meredith Tipton, 207-592-5631
- Western Maine: MaryAnn Amrich, 207-753-9103
- Mid Coast: Jen Gunderman-King, 207-596-4278
- Central Maine: Sue Lee, 207-592-5644
- Penquis: Debra Roy, 207-592-5633
- Downeast: Jen Gunderman-King/Cindy Look, 207-596-4278
- Aroostook: Sharon Ramey, 207-592-5632
- Tribal Vaccine Coordinator: Jerolyn Ireland, 207- 532-2240, Ext. 15
Is there any swine flu in nursing facilities?
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No answers yet.
Is swine flu over? Was all the frenzy just 'a fad'?(5 Answers)
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Unfortunately no it is not over. There were two more deaths in Maine in late Novermber that brought their total to nine. According to the CDC website, there ...
What is the incubation time for swine flu?(3 Answers)
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The incubation period of the swine flu is anywhere from 1 - 7 days.
References
Fast Facts
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Maine CDC Flu Hotline
1-888-257-0990
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Cases
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Deaths
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Demographics
60% of cases have been in people under 25
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Fact:
24 Students at Bowdoin College have had the H1N1 virus (as of September 10, 2009)
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Fact:
160 students at Bates College have had the H1N1 virus (as of October 14, 2009)
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First vaccine shipments arrived
