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Maine Prepares to Receive Additional COVID-19 Vaccines as Distribution Efforts Continue

Strategic Insights

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The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has announced that the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) is preparing to place an order for an additional 45,200 doses of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. This increase brings the total number of doses available for distribution in Maine to approximately 495,515 in the first 16 weeks of distribution. As of March 24, a total of 623,388 doses have been administered to Mainers, with 387,648 people receiving their first doses and 235,740 people receiving their second doses.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Maine CDC's order includes 23,400 doses from Pfizer, 13,700 doses from Moderna, and 8,100 doses from Johnson & Johnson, which will be distributed to various sites across the state, including hospitals, outpatient groups, and Federally Qualified Health Centers.
  • The increased allocation will help maintain momentum in Maine's vaccination efforts, particularly in underserved communities.
  • The Maine CDC is working with the Public Health Nursing Program to vaccinate residents in long-term care facilities and those who are homebound, as part of the state's efforts to vaccinate older residents.
  • Starting next week, the DHHS will send letters to 51,590 people age 50 and older who receive healthcare services through MaineCare about their eligibility to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Residents who are not yet eligible for a vaccine can pre-register, and those who are currently eligible may also pre-register to receive a personal access code and schedule an appointment.

Statistics:

  • Total doses administered in Maine as of March 24: 623,388
  • Number of people vaccinated with first doses: 387,648
  • Number of people vaccinated with second doses of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines or single doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccines: 235,740
  • Percentage of Maine residents who have received their first doses: 28.8%
  • Percentage of Maine residents who have received final doses: 17.5%
  • Percentage of Maine residents age 60 and older who have received first doses: 69%
  • Percentage of Maine residents age 50-59 who have received first doses: 21%

Sources:

  • Maine Department of Health and Human Services press release (no date)
  • Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) (no date)
  • PDF document (no date)

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