State of Maine Childhood Immunization Record Cards
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Measles Frequently Asked Questions
Symptoms
- What is measles?
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that spreads through the air when a sick person coughs or sneezes. If one person has it, 90% of the people close to that person who are not immune will become infected. Staying up to date on vaccination is the best way protect yourself and others.
Measles Exposure in Maine
On February 5, 2026, the Maine CDC confirmed one case of measles in an adult from Penobscot County who had recently traveled to a state with measles cases. This person was infectious from January 28 through February 5. Exposure information is included in the message body below. This is the first case of measles reported in Maine since 2019. Clinicians should maintain heightened clinical suspicion for measles to identify early potential cases, and prevent the spread of disease, and follow appropriate infection control practices to reduce spread in health care facilities.
Recommendations for Diagnosing and Treating Neurosyphilis, Ocular Syphilis, and Otic Syphilis
The purpose of this HAN is to remind medical providers across Maine of recommendations for diagnosing and treating neuro-, ocular and otic syphilis and HIV-syphilis coinfection. It also serves as a reminder to providers about testing for HIV and syphilis during pregnancy, among people who inject drugs (PWID), and among sexually active men who have sex with men (MSM). This HAN includes reminders that neurosyphilis, ocular syphilis, and otic (NOO) syphilis can occur at any stage of syphilis infection but are more common in individuals with HIV infection.
Webinar Series on Puberty
This Webinar series focuses on how parents can support their children in caring for their changing bodies, navigating relationships, understanding privacy and boundaries, and maintaining safety of their bodies. The series addresses the unique needs of children and adolescents with developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs providing information and strategies to support your children as they grow and mature. This series is presented by Allison Wiest/Maine Parent Federation and Lynette Johnson/Maine Family Planning.
US CDC: New World Screwworm: Outbreak Moves into Northern Mexico
Please review this information from the U.S. CDC on the reemergence of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Northern Mexico, issued on January 20, 2026. It outlines key actions that clinicians can take to recognize, treat, and report cases of NWS myiasis. As of January 27, 2026, there are no confirmed cases of locally-acquired NWS myiasis in Maine or elsewhere in the United States. Clinicians should consider NWS in the differential for cases of myiasis in live tissue in a person who has traveled to an area where the NWS fly is endemic.
New Maine CDC Respiratory Virus Dashboard Available
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) has launched a new Respiratory Virus Dashboard to provide timely, centralized surveillance data on respiratory virus activity in Maine. You can find it on the Maine CDC website at https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/data-reports/diseases/infectious-disease/respiratory-dashboard.
Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Lyme Disease Awareness Month 2026
The 2026 Lyme Disease Awareness Month theme is: Tick Free Zone
Maine CDC observes Lyme Disease Awareness Month during May each year. This is a time to encourage everyone to enjoy the outdoors while staying tick free.
Maine Childhood Immunization Recommendations
On January 5, 2026, the Acting Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) signed a decision memorandum that reduced the number of immunizations routinely recommended for all children on the U.S. CDC Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule.
Seasonal Flu
Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. Some people are at higher risk of serious complications due to influenza. There are two main types of influenza viruses: A and B. The influenza A and B viruses that routinely spread in people (human influenza viruses) are responsible for seasonal epidemics each year.