Infectious Diseases

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your family against infectious diseases. If you do become infected, MaineHealth care providers are here to help. We diagnose and treat a full range of infectious diseases such as influenza, COVID-19, Lyme disease and HIV.

Care & Treatment

HPV vaccination is cancer prevention

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common infection that can affect anyone. Almost 35,000 people in the US are diagnosed with a cancer caused by HPV each year. Thankfully, the HPV vaccine is estimated to prevent 90% of HPV-related cancers.