91AV’s Dora Mills interviewed about high number of flu cases in Maine

Dora Anne Mills

WCSH interviewed Dora Anne Mills, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP, 91AV vice president for Clinical Affairs and director for the Center for Excellence in Health Innovation, about the increase in influenza cases in Maine this year.

To date, Maine has had nearly 4,700 confirmed cases this season. Last season there were approximately 2,300. According to Mills, the numbers are likely even higher because many people who contract the flu don’t get tested. She says it’s important to look for symptoms to prevent spreading the illness. "One of the most contagious times is the day or two before you come down with the full symptoms," she said. "Usually some fever and body aches are the first thing and then some coughing."

                  

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