Are teachers on the priority list for H1N1 flu Vaccine?
Teachers are not specifically prioritized for the H1N1 vaccine. Current CDC recommendations target the early vaccine supply to go to groups that have a higher risk of influenza-related complications or death. This is expected to affect vaccine availability during October and November when supply is still limited. Teachers who have a chronic health condition, like diabetes or asthma, should check with their doctor to get the vaccine as soon as it’s available since they may have a higher risk of flu complications if they do catch the flu. Teachers who are healthy adults will be able to get vaccinated a little later in the flu season. As vaccine supply increases, H1N1 vaccine should be made available to anyone who wants to be vaccinated. We recommend that you check with your doctor or public health clinic to find out when they plan to start vaccinating healthy adults with the H1N1 flu vaccine.
