More Swine Flu Vaccines to Arrive Within the Week November 4
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging citizens to just sit tight – there are more doses of the much sought-after swine flu vaccine due to arrive. At this time, there are reportedly more than 31 million doses of the vaccine that is available, with 10 million more due to arrive before the week is over.
Still, though, the rate of arrival is not nearly as fast as health officials would like it to be; lines are still rather long in the vaccination centers. More doses are definitely needed in order to stave off the frustration and impatience that is currently being felt both by the general public and the health care providers over the shortage of flu vaccine supply. Health officials are basically also placed in a bind, as they try their best to strike a balance between preaching the importance of getting vaccinated while ensuring that there is enough of the vaccine to serve everybody.
One thing that they would like to manage is the frustration of patients who are not immediately administered with the vaccine due to issues experienced with supply. These patients may no longer come back at a later time for the vaccine, which means that they will miss the chance to get protection against the H1N1 virus.
There is reportedly still a high demand for both the swine flu and seasonal flu vaccines, although most of the flu that is being diagnosed right now is H1N1. While there have been almost no cases of seasonal flu, this fact does not discount the possibility of still catching the virus, so a shot against it is still considered prudent.
Also, people are encouraged to seek treatment proactively and in a timely manner, especially those who have underlying medical conditions such as asthma. Persistent cough and fever should merit seeking professional help.
Prevention is still key, so everyone must wash their hands thoroughly and regularly, cover their nose and mouth when sneezing and coughing, and stay home when sick.
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