Local Roots Health Care

08/12/2023

Consumers shouldn’t use certain tests manufactured by Universal Meditech Inc., the US Food and Drug Administration warned Friday, including those that test for pregnancy, ovulation and urinary tract infections.

06/30/2023

We will be closed for a holiday break 7/1-7/4.

05/08/2023

On vacation 5/8. We’re back on 5/16. Click link to book.

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03/06/2023

Closed the week of 3/6/23, sadly for COVID, not for an extended vacation.

02/28/2023

Closed for a brief vacation. See you back on 3/7/23.

02/23/2023

We’ve been open for about 2 years now and what a whirlwind it has been! It is a joy to work with all of you, but it has been impossible to keep finances in the black. Taking on more debt to keep the doors open is no longer a viable option. There is not a closing date set in stone, but unless there is a miraculous financial windfall, we will need to permanently cease operations in about 6 months. I know this is difficult to hear; it is even more difficult to share. More details will follow in the coming weeks and months.

08/06/2022

We are so excited and proud to be a Maine CDC partner for Monkeypox vaccination. Here is the current vaccination criteria:
1) Gay, bis*xual, transgender, non-binary & all other men who have s*x with men, AND
2) Have multiple s*xual partners in the last 14 days, AND
3) Age 18+

Priority is given to those with known exposure to Monkeypox and those who meet the above criteria AND have immunosuppressive conditions.

We have vaccine supply to meet the needs of those currently at highest risk, and must reserve vaccine for those who meet this criteria. If you feel that you are at high risk, but don’t meet these requirements, you are welcome to schedule a consultation (in-person or via telehealth) to discuss.

www.localrootshealthcare.com/contact to schedule

Local Roots Health Care hosted the walk-in clinic Friday afternoon at the Dunaway Community Center.

07/27/2022

We’ve had lots of COVID vaccine questions, so here’s a quick update:
1) Fall boosters will include coverage for BA.5 and original SARS-CoV-2. These will not be available until at least September or October.
2) Novaxax vaccine in stock for 1st & 2nd shots
3) Moderna pediatric primary series vaccine for ages 6mo-5yrs is in stock
4) Pfizer pediatric primary and booster dose vaccine for ages 5-11 in stock
5) Moderna pediatric primary vaccine for ages 6-11 in stock
6) Moderna booster doses for 18+ in stock

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06/29/2022

Our voicemail isn’t always recording messages. So we don’t inadvertently miss you, emailing info@localrootshealthcare.com is best way to get in touch for the time being!

06/25/2022

Salient tips for talking to your children about abortion, reproductive health, and essential health care. Have age-appropriate conversations with all of your children regardless of s*x or gender.

It can be a tough topic, but your kids are listening — so we've got some expert advice on how to approach it.

06/23/2022

COVID vaccine for ages 6mo-5yr (Moderna) is now in stock. Vaccination appointments will be available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Appointments are required. To schedule, please book online at www.localrootshealthcare.com/contact. If you are scheduling for multiple children, please book an appointment for each child so that I can manage supply and reordering needs.

The Moderna vaccine for children aged 6mo-5years is a TWO dose series (1/4th of the adult dose), spaced 28 days apart. We are not planning on stocking the Pfizer vaccine for this youngest aged group because we believe the Moderna vaccine has a few critical clinical advantages over the Pfizer vaccine for this same age group:

1) Pfizer is a 3 dose series that takes 11 weeks to complete compared to Moderna’s two dose series spaced 28 days apart.
2) TWO doses of the Pfizer vaccine was not shown to illicit an effective antibody response and the FDA and CDC did not approve the Pfizer vaccine for less than 3 doses for this important reason.
3) We think 13 weeks for full protection is too long when there is an equally safe and effective vaccine that provides full protection in 6 weeks.
4) We want to minimize the chance of a child not receiving the full series, and therefore not having antibody protection against COVID.
5) One few shot is less traumatic for your young child.
6) This not to say that the Pfizer vaccine is inferior, it is a great vaccine, and will be widely available elsewhere such as the York County Vaccination Center in Sanford

Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids aged 5-11 is back in stock for those who need 1st, 2nd or booster doses. CDC recommends that children aged 5-11 receive a booster dose 5 months after their 2nd shot.

Adult Moderna vaccine is still in stock too.

Lastly, if you don’t think children should be vaccinated against COVID, this is not the venue for sharing your opinion. Anti-vaccination posts will be removed, and you will be restricted from this page.

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