The agency said 43 percent of the 667 animals tested for rabies in 2024 were bats, and 10 tested positive. Maine's last ...

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has also reported the season's first case of West Nile virus, which was ...

There are no specific treatments for either Powassan or West Nile virus; care focuses on managing symptoms and complications, ...

Health officials say a case of the Powassan Virus was discovered in Hancock County. In York County, the West Nile Virus was ...

Through July 28, Lyme disease cases were tracking 20% ahead of the same time frame last year, according to the Maine CDC ...

The CDC says they've also identified case of West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease, in a bird in York County. Officials say steps to prevent these diseases are similar. They include wearing bug ...

Rates have been declining across the country, with all kindergartner coverage for each of the vaccines having dropped since ...

It's recommended that Mainers stay hydrated, avoid strenuous activity during the hottest parts of the day, and check in on ...

Symptoms of Lyme disease appear as soon as three days after the tick bite and include fever, headache and fatigue.

Former Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah left the state for a time after being called to Washington, D.C. for a position with the U.S. CDC. He was ...

A record share of U.S. kindergartners had an exemption for a required vaccination last school year, and coverage for all ...