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Local media nationwide have been reporting the cancellation of seasonal flu vaccine clinics as well as the limited availability of vaccine for the Swine Flu. The limited number of doses of vaccine for both types of influenza is due to several factors. Dr. Ann Schuchat, the director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, spoke to reporters on October 13. Several of the questions related to the short supply of seasonal influenza vaccine and the distribution of the Swine Flu vaccine. 77 million doses of seasonal vaccine have been distributed and nearly 10 million doses of Swine Flu vaccine were available for order. For the rest of this article, please visit the Rochester Infectious Disease Examiner. Previous in series Next in seriesTable of contents for Pandemic Flu United States 2009Pandemic … Read entire article »