H1N1 questions:

Question: When will the vaccine be available in my state?
Answer: It won’t be widely available until November, a month later than first thought. Some states are expecting delays to last until December.

Q: What’s the reason for the shortage?
A: Health officials have blamed production delays involving some of the five vaccine manufacturers. The CDC has said vaccine yields were lower than hoped. Flu vaccine is grown in chicken eggs, and yields can vary greatly.

Q. How can I find the H1N1 vaccine in my state?
A. Here is a state-by-state list of the web sites with information on the status.

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H1N1 resources:

• CDC updates on the vaccine supply. Find out how many doses have been ordered, shipped, and allocated — and where the doses are going.
  
• CDC’s H1N1 vaccine-safety page.
  
• CDC Swine-Flu Tips on Your Cell Phone
  - http://m.cdc.gov/menu.aspx?menuId=14
  - Text message tips
  
• H1N1 myths vs reality: Flu.gov Q&A
  
• H1N1 terms and acronyms
  
• CDC School Dismissal Monitoring System
  
• CDC H1N1 vaccine safety page
  
• FDA list of ingredients in H1N1 vaccines