The rollout has begun for the COVID-19 vaccine, and so we have a few tips to keep in mind as you qualify to receive the serum.

It's a hopeful time, as residents begin to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Maybe we can finally get back to some sort of normalcy, although I think there are some things that will never be quite the way they were. And maybe that's a good thing. It amazes me, everyday, the things we took for granted, like eating french fries after a shopping trip without washing our hands. It's no wonder so many of us got colds and flu every year.

But, I digress. Maine residents are beginning to get their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, so here are a few things to keep in mind as you make your way through the process.

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