Vaccines aren't just for kids -- adults need them too. Staying up to date with immunizations protects your health, reduces the risk of serious diseases, and helps safeguard your loved ones and community. Vaccines are a simple way to stay healthy at every stage of life.
Find out which vaccines your child may need (for ages birth through 18 years)
Vaccines are one of the best ways to protect infants, kids, and teens from several harmful diseases. If you have questions about what is right for your child, have a conversation with their health care provider.
Find out at what ages different vaccines are recommended and other details and resources on vaccines for your children.
Read our Frequently Asked Questions about Maine's new COVID-19 vaccination program.
Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself, your family, and your community from preventable diseases. Whether you're looking for routine vaccines for your child, need an updated COVID-19 vaccine, or preparing for international travel, Maine offers a range of options to help you stay protected.
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Maine Immunization Program (MIP) Education
Harm reduction approaches are important ways of connecting with people who use drugs to provide tools and information that help create positive change and can save lives. It focuses on areas including overdose prevention, safer drug use, syringe access and disposal.
Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. Toxins, certain drugs, some diseases, heavy alcohol use, and bacterial and viral infections can all cause hepatitis. Hepatitis is also the name of a family of viral infections that affect the liver; the most common types in the United States are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.
Syphilis cases are on the rise in Maine, especially among females of reproductive age. Be sure to test for all STIs regularly. That rash or sore could be syphilis. Get tested, get treated.
Syphilis is treatable but requires timely medical attention.
