Northern Light Maine Coast and Blue Hill Hospitals are offering a joint program to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines at the former Family Dollar Store
Vaccine eligibility expands to 60+
ELLSWORTH Maine has received 11,500 doses of the now FDA emergency use-approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for distribution across the state, and an additional 3,500 doses exclusively for Hannaford pharmacies, including the Ellsworth location. Unlike the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, the J&J one requires one dose instead of two. It does not require storage in extreme sub-zero temperatures.
“It’s the type of vaccine we can bring to individuals, rather than asking individuals to come to the vaccine,” said Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention Executive Director Dr. Nirav Shah at a March 2 media briefing.
The vaccine was shown to be 72 percent effective overall in the United States and nearly 86 percent effective against severe forms of the disease, according to analysis released by the FDA. Shah noted the J&J vaccine has also shown it is effective against the new variants spreading across the globe, perhaps above the approx
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Mainers over 70 starting to get the vaccine
Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital giving shots
by Leslie Landrigan
Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital and other Maine health centers began giving the COVID-19 vaccine to patients 70 and older for the first time on January 18, when the state gave the go-ahead for the “1bs” to be vaccinated.
Up until then, the vaccines only went to the “1as” health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities.
The news that Mainers 70 and older could get the vaccine came as a surprise, said Anne Schroth, program director for Healthy Peninsula.
Mainers 70+ Are Now Eligible For Vaccination – Here’s Where
Mainers 70 years of age and older could receive their COVID-19 vaccination as early as this weekend. Here s where.
While you may hear shortly from your healthcare provider, be assured that Phase 1B here in Maine has kicked in, and you can make your own appointment online to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as early as this Saturday, January 23rd.
Be advised that vaccination slots are very limited and you must register.
For all Northern Light Healthcare vaccination locations, like EMMC in Bangor, Blue Hill Hospital, Mayo Hospital, Maine Coast Memorial, among others in Newport, Greenville and Pittsfield, go HERE to schedule an appointment if you d like now.