The first doses of influenza vaccine for the 2007-2008 flu season are now being shipped to health care providers across the country. These initial shipments are the first of an expected 132 million doses that will be produced this season.

Manufacturers are predicting an ample supply of vaccine this year, primarily because of additional manufacturers entering the vaccine market. To date, all three vaccine strains are performing well and manufacturers foresee no delays in vaccine availability for the upcoming season.

Click here for ordering and supply information from the National Influenza Vaccine Summit's Influenza Vaccine Availability Tracking System.

Contact: Sandra Bressler, 415/882-5171 or sbressler@cmanet.org.