H1N1 Vaccine- Recommendations from the CDC

The CDC has published recommendations for the new vaccine for the H1N1 virus.

The vaccine will be made available for the following populations:
* pregnant women
* people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age
* health care and emergency services personnel
* persons between the ages of 6 months through 24 years of age
* people from ages 25 through 64 years who are at higher risk for novel H1N1 because of chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems

That's about 159 million people in the United States who qualify for the vaccine. Although the quanity of the vaccine may be limited, a shortage isn't expected.

To read more on the vaccine and to see if you qualify, visit Infection Control Today.