Maine CDC

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Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention (Maine CDC) is the state's public health agency. Contact us:

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  1. 22 hours ago

    Help prevent by getting regular screening tests. For more information:

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  2. Jan 3

    affects men, too. Find out how you can protect yourself and your partner:

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  3. Jan 2

    Did you know? is the most common sexually transmitted infection. Learn more:

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    Alcohol slows your breathing rate, heart rate, and how well your brain functions. These effects may appear within 10 minutes and peak at around 40 to 60 minutes. Learn to how to responsibly and avoid health risks:

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  5. 31 Dec 2018

    Rotavirus can cause serious illness in infants and young children. Find out how to prevent it.

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  6. 28 Dec 2018

    Want to quit smoking in the new year? The Quit Line can help: 1-800-207-1230 or visit

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  7. 27 Dec 2018

    Know what to do to avoid frostbite and hypothermia this winter

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  8. 21 Dec 2018

    Check out this Let's Stop HIV Together video! “We are your family, friends, and loved ones. HIV does not define us.”

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  9. 20 Dec 2018

    Know the signs of concussions on and off the ice and slopes. Learn the symptoms and danger signs and keep an action plan on hand.

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  10. 19 Dec 2018

    Remember the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Before Winter Takes Over

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  11. 19 Dec 2018

    Check out these tips for healthy holiday travel:

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    18 Dec 2018

    is reminding Mainers of the steps they can take to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning during the Winter.

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  13. 18 Dec 2018

    Big family gathering coming up? Make sure you know how to stay food safe:

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  14. 18 Dec 2018

    3.6 million youth in the U.S. now use e-cigarettes after rates skyrocketed in 2018. E-cigarettes contain nicotine, which can harm brain development. Learn more about the risk e-cigarettes pose to youth:

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  15. 17 Dec 2018

    Providers, find up to date U.S. CDC recommendations for working with positive patients here:

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  16. 14 Dec 2018

    Here are 12 ways to keep your loved ones healthy and safe this holiday season:

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  17. 13 Dec 2018
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  18. 13 Dec 2018

    Know where your vents are before the snow hides them. Clearing snow away from an exhaust vent can prevent the build-up of dangerous gas in your home.

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  19. 12 Dec 2018

    There's no such thing as "stomach flu" but there is a thing called Norovirus, which spreads very easily and causes vomiting and diarrhea. There's no vaccine for it and no drug to treat it. Wash your hands often and follow simple tips to stay healthy.

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  20. 12 Dec 2018

    Make food safety a holiday tradition. Join today at 2PM with , , and .

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