Saturday, October 10, 2009

Update on H1N1 Vaccine Orders

States began placing orders for vaccine with CDC on Wednesday, September 30. Vaccine ordered on Wednesday is expected to arrive at vaccination sites by Tuesday, October 6. Approximately 3 million doses of LAIV are currently available to order. A total of 6-7 million doses are expected to be available to order by the end of next week, and additional vaccine will be produced and available to order on a regular basis thereafter. During the first two weeks in October 2009, states will be able to place orders for 15 microgram pre-filled syringes licensed for use in children age 4 and older, multidose vials, as well as additional LAIV.

For the latest information on H1N1, please visit www.flu.gov.

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