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Disease Surveillance Epidemiology Program
286 Water Street
Augusta, ME 04330
Phone: 1-800-821-5821
Fax: 1-800-293-7534
TTY: Maine relay 711
E-mail: disease.reporting@maine.gov
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Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice
15 Strawberry Ave, Lewiston, ME 04240 Tel: (207) 777-7740 or (800) 482-7412 Bereavement Coordinator: Amy Dulac bereavement@androscoggin.org (207) 795-9468 Children & Teens:
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Health Risks from Browntail Moths
The browntail moth is an invasive species of both forest and human health concern. Maine is the only state in the U.S. currently experiencing widespread problems with this moth. The microscopic hairs found on browntail moth caterpillars, shed skins, and cocoons can cause skin reactions and breathing problems. Providers should be aware of the risk of browntail moth hairs, and the public should know what they can do to help reduce exposure to browntail moth caterpillar hairs. Browntail moth caterpillars are hairy, dark brown caterpillars with two red-orange dots on the back.
Expanded Measles Vaccination Recommendations for Domestic Travel
As of April 3, 2025, the U.S. CDC had been notified of 607 confirmed cases of measles across 22 states and jurisdictions. Measles is an airborne, extremely infectious, potentially severe rash illness. Since January 1, 2025, 12% of reported measles cases in the United States have been hospitalized. At the time of sending this HAN, the U.S. CDC has confirmed two measles deaths in 2025.
Influenza-Associated Pediatric Death
The Maine CDC received notification of an influenza-associated pediatric death on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The child tested positive for influenza B. This is the first influenza-associated pediatric death in Maine during the 2024-2025 influenza season.
U.S. CDC: Ongoing Risk of Dengue Virus Infections and Updated Testing Recommendations in the United States
Please take a moment to review this U.S. CDC health advisory about an increased risk of dengue virus infections in the U.S. in connection with an ongoing global surge in dengue activity. The risk of locally-transmitted dengue in Maine remains very low. People in Maine are more likely to acquire dengue infection while traveling to locations with ongoing dengue activity. So far in 2025, Maine reported one confirmed dengue case in a returning traveler.