Plenty of Flu Vaccine Expected, Although Part of Some Orders Delayed

The American Lung Association of Oregon Web site lists 357 clinics scheduled so far statewide, and that Kaiser Permanente is scheduling flu-shot clinics beginning Oct. 14th.

(SALEM) - Oregon and the nation expect to have more vaccine available this year than ever, although as much as 50 percent of this year's supply may not arrive in Oregon until November and December.

"Supplies are arriving in Oregon daily but we encourage patience and persistence in seeking vaccinations this year," said Lorraine Duncan, immunization manager in the Oregon Department of Human Services Public Health Division.

Duncan said public health officials are encouraging communities, providers and families to jointly organize vaccination clinics through the holidays. She said it's never too late to get a flu shot during influenza season, which in Oregon typically peaks in February.

Influenza, a contagious virus-caused respiratory illness, annually kills an estimated 36,000 people in the United States.

FluMist, a nasal spray vaccine, is not affected by distribution delays. "We're encouraging healthy people between ages 5 and 49 who want vaccine, including health-care workers and people in contact with infants, to ask for FluMist," said Susan Allan, M.D., state public health director at DHS. "Choosing FluMist means you are helping to conserve injectable influenza vaccine and it may help to avoid spreading the flu to others who are more vulnerable. Your decision could save a life."

Locating available flu vaccine has gotten easier: Oregon SafeNet and the Lung Association of Oregon have joined forces to post Oregon flu clinics on the American Lung Association of Oregon Web site at www.lungoregon.org. Or people without Internet access may call SafeNet toll free at 1-800-723-3638. Another resource is www.getaflushot.com.

Among 27 counties responding to state officials' queries about availability of flu vaccine, only Washington and Wallowa reported ample supplies currently. Duncan said public health officials in Douglas, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Polk, Tillamook and Yamhill counties reported having concerns about having adequate vaccine supplies.

She said the American Lung Association of Oregon Web site lists 357 clinics scheduled so far statewide, and that Kaiser Permanente is scheduling flu-shot clinics beginning Oct. 14th.

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 100 million doses of influenza vaccine will be produced for the U.S. this flu season, or 17 million doses more than were distributed in any prior year.

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Bob Baldiberg October 10, 2006 5:18 pm (Pacific time)

Anyone who doesn't know by now that the vaccination program is to kill, cripple and maim the populace is an idiot....www.drcarley.com is a great place to start Joey. You are absolutely right...George Carlin said it best..."If this country ever got honest the whole damn system would collapse!"

Joey Illuminati October 9, 2006 11:09 pm (Pacific time)

The real weapons of mass destruction in your own backyard! http://www.surfingtheapocalypse.net/cgi-bin/archive.cgi?read=51420

joey Illuminati October 9, 2006 10:26 pm (Pacific time)

Just look into www.drcarley.com for starters. I certainly wouldn't have myself or my children 'vaccinated at this point especially when I knoe for a fact prominant members of society do not and if doing it in public receive only a saline solution placebo. Wake up!

Albert Marnell October 7, 2006 7:36 pm (Pacific time)

Anon, Gumba is just trying to say that big money is behind vaccines and sometimes big conspiracies. It is all about money and control. He feels (if I am correct) that his daughter is in more danger with a vaccine than, without. He also is saying, and I can not disagree because I follow the policies of the Global Elite as best as I can. Just like New Orleans, the super elite welcome population reduction and this has nothing to do with race at this point. They just want a general reduction of population and will use whatever means possible. I do not know why you brought up the race card. It seems almost psychotic.

Anonymous October 7, 2006 2:18 pm (Pacific time)

Johnny, that sounds just a little twisted, but then when I read your last line I understood that you are the dangerous religious right, blow up the dark complected people in the name of Jesus right? God save us.

Johhny Gumba October 7, 2006 1:51 pm (Pacific time)

I refused to have my daughter vaccinated because as I told the perdiatrition that I'm old fashion in the sence if it ain't broke don't fix it. he refused to take further care of my child and we were put on to a younger doctor unaffraid of rocking the system who said..."Mrs. So ans so, it doesn't matter if we get poke or not. Thecave men didn't do it so why should we? In fact I didn't allow my own children to get vaccinated. Our Lawyer was also as honest and admmitted that he didn't allow his children toi receive these toxins either. He recommended just filling out religious beleif forms to circumvent any hassles that we might encounter come time to register our daughter into school. Propaganda rhetoric will continue to brainwash the masses to beleive we need these vaccines unless people research it for themselve under free pres online with no affiliation to the 300 club and the desire to set oiff an 80% population plan. We the peoiple are doomed if we allow the status quo to continue. It's time to present the facts straight and engender a revolution...Praise the Lord and Pass out the ammunition!

James October 5, 2006 11:19 pm (Pacific time)

I got a flu shot once and it just about killed me. I got the flu and couldn't shake it. Never had one before or since. I finally got help from a lady who recomend I try goldenseal a natural remedy. It works so good I haven't been to the doctor since about 6 years now. That and chiropractic too. Man what difference it made in my life. The flu is not even a concern anymore.

Joey Illuminati October 4, 2006 3:52 pm (Pacific time)

Anyone who goes for a vaccine is an idiot.

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