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As President Obama declares swine flu a national health emergency, worry over the shortage of H1N1 flu vaccine seems to be taking the place of concerns about the vaccine itself. But this flu season is all about being prepared, not panicked. Even with the delay, it’s not too late to get vaccinated and more flu shots will be on the way soon, according to officials at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Of course, waiting in line for hours to find out there isn’t enough vaccine can be frustrating. Don’t give up though. Health officials and the White House are asking for your patience and urging certain groups to still get vaccinated. Before you head to a doctor or clinic you can check out flu.gov for flu shot locations and availability. You can also get helpful updates from the CDC via your cell phone by texting HEALTH to 87000.
Visit The Beehive for more swine flu information and tips to stay healthy this season.
