Hospitals and health clinics say they expect to have flu
vaccines readily available this year after a two-year low. In
the past two years, a shortage of the vaccine complicated the
delivery of flu shots to many people. Clinics should have a
normal supply this year. Doctors with the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention say there are ninety-four million doses
available. That is the most that has ever been produced. Flu
shots are recommended for the elderly, those with weak immune
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Much of the illness and death caused by influenza can be
prevented by annual influenza vaccination. - Influenza vaccine
is specifically recommended for people who are at high risk for
developing serious complications as a result of influenza
infection. - These high-risk groups are: - All people age 65 and
older. - People of any age with chronic diseases of the heart,
lungs or kidneys, diabetes, immunosuppression, or severe forms
of anemia. - Residents of nursing hom