H1N1 Vaccine Supply Continues to Grow

December 2, 2009

Since the national voluntary H1N1 vaccination campaign began in early October, more than 70 million doses of vaccine have been allocated by the federal government to all 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.  While vaccine supply varies from community to community, vaccine supply continues to grow.

You can track the amount of vaccine that has been made available, ordered, and shipped throughout the country by visiting www.Flu.gov and clicking on the 2009 H1N1 Influenza Supply Status page. In the coming weeks the CDC will continue to update the page as vaccine supply continues to increase.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that individuals in priority populations get vaccinated against the H1N1 flu first. Expectant mothers, people between the ages 6 months and 24 years, people with underlying conditions like asthma or diabetes, those who care for infants, and health care workers remain in the priority populations because of their increased vulnerability to H1N1.

To find out where to get the H1N1 flu vaccine, enter your state or zip code into the Flu Vaccine Locator at www.Flu.gov.