Hello.  I know that here in the US, there is a vaccine shortage, and they
have been telling most people, with the exception of the elderly and those
with health problems, to wait to get their flu shots.  I am wondering if
there is still a shortage.
     I haven't heard much about it in the last week, since it seems most of
the news coverage has been on the Presidential elections and the mess with
those.
     I have never gotten a flu shot, but have often thought about it.  Maybe
this will be the year I do it.
Who knows.
Ginny

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From: "Alasana Bah" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2000 11:02 PM
Subject: INFLUENZA VACCINE


> List Members,
> The flu season is here and it is time to go get your influenza
> vaccines before it is too late.
> Influenza commonly known as the flu is a serious disease caused
> by a virus that spreads from infected persons to the nose or
> throat of others. It can cause fever, cough, chills, sore throat,
> headache, muscle aches from head to toe and above all these, your
> bodies ability to fight other infections is lowered and other
> serious infections such as bronchitis and especially pneumonia
> can occur, and these can be life threatening. Anybody can get
> influenza and it is reported to cause thousands of deaths each
> year, mostly among the elderly.
> My friends the INFLUENZA VACCINE can prevent influenza and can
> save you from spending a miserable week coughing, feverish and
> aching from head to toe. If you think you are at risk for getting
> influenza you should get vaccinated. Out of extremely rare
> conditions or adverse side effects that can occur with any
> immunization, the only health reason for not getting a flu shot
> is being allergic to eggs.
> Go get your shots.
> God Bless. May Peace and good health be upon all.
> Alasana Bah
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