Health

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Babesiosis, as discussed in a recent post, is only one of they many tick borne illnesses in Maine. It’s important to be aware of all of them and to take proper steps. And winter is a good time to get all your ducks in a row regarding ticks...

If you or someone you know is in need of a covid-19 test there are several options. Often you have to wait to get an appointment, or need to connect with a doctor first. With federal funds in question even states like here in Maine are grappling with the possibility of reduced testing...

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) offices in Machias, Calais and Ellsworth were closed on Monday, December 7th because an individual associated with these offices tested positive for COVID-19.

While 14 days is still best, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has updated part of the recommendations on self-quarantine for some people, depending on the situation.

According to the Kennebec Journal, the Maine CDC has changed course and will no longer be following up with investigations into probable cased of COVID-19

People coming here from Massachusetts must either quarantine for 14 days or receive a negative COVID-19 test with a sample taken no longer than 72 hours from arrival in Maine. This protocol applies to Maine residents returning from Massachusetts or another of the non-exempt states.

The Maine CDC was contacted by the US CDC and told that a Mainer had been hospitalized for what is likely to be the West Nile Virus.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to people who may be taking high doses of Benadryl as part of a challenge on TikTok.
According to the warning issued by the FDA:
 “taking higher than recommended doses of the common over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medicine Benadryl …

Almost 7,000lbs of chicken salad sold at Maine Walmarts being recalled due to dangerous mislabeling.