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Case of Congenital Syphilis in Maine and Recommendations for Prevention

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) recently received notification of a case of congenital syphilis (CS). This is the first case of CS reported in Maine in 2025. Per American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) guidelines, all pregnant persons should be tested for syphilis at least once during pregnancy, ideally at the first prenatal visit, and tested again during the third trimester and at birth.

Provider Education & Resources

Vaccine Campaigns

Meningococcal B Vaccine Campaign

Since 2022, the Maine Immunization Program has been leading a statewide effort to raise awareness and increase vaccination against Meningococcal B disease, a serious illness that can sometimes be deadly. This campaign provides education and outreach materials that healthcare providers can use to inform patients and families about the importance of MenB vaccination. 

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends:

Air Quality Alert for Southwest Coastal Region of Maine

Ground-level ozone concentrations are expected to reach the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” level according to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.

Ozone is now expected to reach the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” category this afternoon in the Southwest Coastal region which includes: the width of 1 to 2 towns wide along the coast from Kittery through Reid State Park. At the same time, particle pollution levels are continuing to run in the Moderate range due to wildfire smoke lingering in New England.

What is a Public Water System?

A public water system is defined as any publicly or privately-owned system of pipes or other constructed conveyances, structures and facilities through which water is obtained for or sold, furnished or distributed to the public for human consumption, if such system has at least 15 service connections or serves at least 25 individuals daily at least 60 days out of the year or bottles water for sale.

Resources: Bulk Water Haulers

Please note:  This is only a partial list and is not an official endorsement of the professionals and firms noted below. Services and prices may vary. For other options, please search online or check the yellow pages of your local telephone directory for Trucking, Water Hauling, or Water Companies.

Lyle Pierce Trucking
Lyle Pierce
PO Box 37
Newport, ME 04953
Tel: 207-278-8611

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