By
Associated Press
.
Published: Wed, September 19, 2007 - 11:35 am
Last Updated: Wed, September 19, 2007 - 11:49 am
WASHINGTON (AP) - Government health officials are sounding analarm that only a fraction of the people who need flu shots the
most are getting them. Their figures show just one in five babies
and toddlers are getting flu vaccines.
The warning comes from officials who are worried a string of
mild flu seasons and confusion over vaccines in recent years are
deterring people from a simple lifesaver.
Manufacturers expect to ship more than 130 million doses of flu
vaccine in coming months. And, officials say it's not too late to
get vaccinated later, in the winter.
The flu kills about 36,000 Americans a year, and lands about
200,000 in the hospital.
Vaccines are recommended especially for anyone over 50 or under
5, and people with asthma, heart disease and other chronic
illnesses; pregnant women; and anyone who comes in close contact
with high-risk patients.
(Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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