Who Can Get The H1N1 Flu Vaccine

The H1N1 Flu Vaccine is available to anyone who wants to get innoculated against the spread of the so-called "Swine Flu". However, there are limits to the supply at the moment. Because of the limited supply, which is presently 26.6 million doses, according to the Centers for Disease Control, it is recommended only those in a high-risk group get the vaccine first.

Those in a high risk group include children and teenagers, health care workers and those who work in nursing homes and hospice. Anyone who regularly delivers medical supplies to hospitals may also be at higher risk of exposure to the H1N1 Flu Virus and should consider getting the H1N1 Flu Vaccine.

Basics About H1N1 Flu Virus ::: From the CDC

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Special Risks For Health Care Workers

Health Care workers, like nurses, doctors, hospice care specialists, medical technicians and even those who deliver medical supplies to hospitals and nursing homes, are at special risk of exposure to the H1N1 Flu Virus. When should you get the H1N1 Flu Vaccination to protect you?

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How H1N1 Flu Vaccinations Are Different

Regular flu vaccinations will help prevent against seasonal flu outbreaks that occur in the United States, but the H1N1 Flu Vaccination is designed to guard againt the spread of the so-called "Swine Flu".

So, what is the difference?

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Swine Flu Mutation? ::: Alarming News from Norway!

The H1N1 "Swine" Flu may have just made an adaptation that could make the H1N1 Flu Vaccine less effective. Watch this news report about the mutation of the H1N1 Virus in Norway! Plus, view a chart of the international spread of H1N1 Flu!

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Current H1N1 Flu Statistics

Information provided directly from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Charts include data from all U.S. states and territories.

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