Governor Urges Illinoisans to Get Flu Shot (Source: Chicago Sun Times)
From the article:
As the clock keeps ticking on the fate of thousands of flu vaccine doses the state ordered from companies overseas, Gov. Blagojevich’s administration on Wednesday urged more Illinoisans to get shots soon to prevent the illness from wreaking havoc this winter.
Starting next week, local health departments and health-care providers who have ample supplies of the flu vaccine should give shots to people age 50 and over, and to those who live or work with the elderly, young children and other high-risk individuals, Blagojevich’s office said.
Thousands of people have not had shots this year because of a nationwide shortage that has since eased in some areas.