Everyone is on flu alert this season due to the H1N1 scare. Despite efforts in early vaccine deployment and increased production, public demand is still not being met, especially among patients who belong to small private clinics that have not been allocated shipments of the vaccine. As I found out this weekend, it is very difficult to find even one pharmacy or clinic that has the vaccine in stock. One tool I did find helpful is a Flu.gov widget that displays sites in your area which carry the vaccine and whether it is available. Although I found the information on availability to be very inaccurate, it does compile for you a comprehensive list of locations which should guide you in your search. Try it out here:
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Dr. Steven Chang, the author of DailyDose, is a staff physician with Kosmix RightHealth. Dr. Chang practices Family Medicine at the University of California Davis Medical Center, where his medical interests include both pediatric and geriatric care, public health, gay and lesbian health, and sleep medicine. Dr. Chang trained at the Stanford University affiliated O'Connor Hospital, and was a research fellow at the National Institute of Health. He holds an M.D. from McGill University and a BA in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University.
January 4th, 2010 at 8:31 am
Well,not really comments.I was at chandigarh to participate International Sikh confederation on 21st November last year when Dr. Sohan Singh Boparai of 96 formerly Director Health services Punjab came to convey that his mother had died of Flu in 1918. he had suggested Vit. C of 5gm every 4th day shun of Swine flue.Similarly during betrothal congregation in Garden Resorts,Patiala on 3rd January,2010,a young man reached from Canada to participate in the ceremony.He conveyed to have lost 10 kg in 2 days owing to flu and had conveyed very heavy dose of vitamin c . The quantum of dosage ,I have forgotten.
Capt. Mohinder Singh(9814808283)
January 7th, 2010 at 1:25 am
Just found a pharmacy with H1N1 vaccination availability! Finally.