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Dr. Dora Mills

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Dr. Dora Mills

Dr. Dora Mills , Chief Health Improvement Officer for MaineHealth speaks to us about Covid cases in Maine and update on vaccine clinic opening up.

  • MaineHealth is responding to an increase in demand for both booster shots and first dose vaccinations in southern Maine by opening a temporary high-volume vaccine clinic at 110 Free Street in Portland three days a week beginning this Wednesday, Jan. 5.
  • The clinic, which can accommodate up to 600 patients a day, will be operating by appointment only this Wednesday, Jan. 5 from 12-6 pm, and Thursday and Friday, Jan. 6-7 from 8 am – 3 pm. First and second dose appointments are available to anyone who is at least 5 years old. Those who are at least 16 years old may receive a booster. The clinic is offering the Pfizer, Moderna and J&J vaccines to all who are eligible. Free parking is available at 128 Free Street behind Dogfish Bar and Grill.

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