What are you advising people at high risk for complications from influenza or providers to do if they are having difficulty obtaining vaccine?
We are encouraging people at high risk to contact their health care providers, local public health clinics or state health departments to inquire about the availability of vaccine. They can also check media outlets such as newspapers, radio stations, or other public information sources for information on clinics in their community. CDC has established a website to help providers locate influenza vaccine in their area. The website is located at http://www.cdc.gov/nip/flu-vac-supply/, and lists State Health Departments who have agreed to assist callers with information on providers at the local level who have reported they have surplus vaccine that they are willing to provide to other health care providers in need.
