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With influenza prominently in the news, and localized `flu emergencies’ declared in Boston & New York, many people who opted not to take the flu shot this year are reconsidering, and are in search of the vaccine.
While late in the season, manufacturers say vaccine is still available (and more can be shipped), but you may have to do a little phoning around in order to find out who still has it in stock.
Spot shortages are being reported around the country, with some pharmacies are down to their last vial, waiting for a new shipment.
A few representative news reports from the past couple of days.
Bridgeport has flu vaccine, shortages elsewhere - Ct Post-Jan 10, 2013
"Spot Shortages" of Flu Vaccine Reported; Some SoCal locations Out - NBC Southern California
Flu Shot Shortage in Pittsburg - Four States Homepage-Jan 11, 2013
Nasty Flu Season Sparks Spotty Vaccine Shortages - CNBC.com-Jan 11, 2013
Flu shot shortage in parts of the Valley - KPHO Phoenix-Jan 11, 2013
The best way to locate where flu shots may still be available is via Healthmap’s Flu Vaccine Finder. By entering your zip code, you’ll get a map showing the locations (and addresses & Ph #’s) of places near you where shots are provided.
But fair warning, it is late in the season and flu vaccines are going fast, and so you should call ahead to make sure they still have shots available.
