Who should get the H1N1 swine flu vaccine?
Because it is a new virus to which humans have never before been exposed, everyone is vulnerable to H1N1 swine flu. That means everyone could benefit from the vaccine. But cases among people over age 65 have so far been rare. And few healthy adults over age 24 have suffered serious swine flu illness. These groups are asked to wait until others have had a chance to get vaccinated. Eventually, there will be enough H1N1 swine flu vaccine for everyone who wants it. The vaccination program is voluntary.
