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Title: Maine declares "state of emergency" over swine flu panic
Post by: jinxmchue on September 04, 2009, 11:38:29 PM

AUGUSTA, Maine — Gov. John Baldacci on Tuesday declared a statewide civil emergency because of the H1N1 influenza virus, paving the way for mass immunization of Maine schoolchildren and other residents.

The emergency designation protects schools and health care providers against liability claims related to their participation in school-based vaccine clinics this fall for both the seasonal flu and the H1N1 flu. “Maine has been proactive in its response to this new flu,” Baldacci said in announcing the proclamation. “But as the school year begins, we must continue our vigilance, which will require a responsible and aggressive vaccination and public education campaign. It’s our goal that every person in the state has access to vaccines for the seasonal and H1N1 flu.”

In accordance with recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, officials in Maine are encouraging public schools to offer on-site immunization clinics for all children, including infants over 6 months and preschoolers as well as children who are home-schooled. Participating schools will offer the seasonal influenza vaccine as soon as possible, and many also will offer the new H1N1 vaccine when it becomes available.

http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/118627.html


They're using this to take over our lives, people!


^{added link -- Chris}

Title: Re: Maine declares "state of emergency" over swine flu panic
Post by: formerlurker on September 05, 2009, 05:31:21 AM

I think the state of emergency provides the immunity umbrella to school districts and other municpalities for liability issues surrounding offering the flu shot.

Slippery slope people.     Flu season is one hell of a long season too.   

Title: Re: Maine declares "state of emergency" over swine flu panic
Post by: BlueStateSaint on September 05, 2009, 07:35:21 AM

 :ohnoes: :overreaction: :overreaction: :ohnoes:

That is all.

Title: Re: Maine declares "state of emergency" over swine flu panic
Post by: Chris_ on September 05, 2009, 07:58:36 AM

Do the Mainiacs realize the vaccine for the pig flu is not yet available?   :thatsright: :mental:

Title: Re: Maine declares "state of emergency" over swine flu panic
Post by: Gratiot on September 06, 2009, 03:15:27 PM

Quote from: formerlurker on September 05, 2009, 05:31:21 AM

I think the state of emergency provides the immunity umbrella to school districts and other municpalities for liability issues surrounding offering the flu shot.

Slippery slope people.

+1, as with the massive lawsuits from the previous flu scare.  When more people died from the vaccines than the actual flu... this really seems more about ensuring the agencies which enact this in haste... don't have to face the repercussions, rather than weighing the risks.   :(

Title: Re: Maine declares "state of emergency" over swine flu panic
Post by: BlueStateSaint on September 07, 2009, 07:05:56 AM

In honor of swine flu, this weekend I had ham . . . twice. ;)  :tongue:

Title: Re: Maine declares "state of emergency" over swine flu panic
Post by: IassaFTots on September 10, 2009, 03:48:04 PM

Quote from: BlueStateSaint on September 07, 2009, 07:05:56 AM

In honor of swine flu, this weekend I had ham . . . twice. ;)  :tongue:

That is how you build immunities. 

Title: Re: Maine declares "state of emergency" over swine flu panic
Post by: Celtic Rose on September 10, 2009, 08:30:13 PM

I have the swine flu :-(  It is miserable. 

Title: Re: Maine declares "state of emergency" over swine flu panic
Post by: thundley4 on September 10, 2009, 08:34:24 PM

Quote from: Celtic Rose on September 10, 2009, 08:30:13 PM

I have the swine flu :-(  It is miserable. 

Ack.  Stay away from me.  Hope you get feeling better, and follow the doctors orders.