CDC says millions more H1N1 vaccinations are to be available within weeks - KCBD NewsChannel 11 Lubbock

11/11/09

CDC says millions more H1N1 vaccinations are to be available within weeks

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By Kristin Beerman | email

Edited by Jon Bush | email 

LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) – If you're frustrated by wait for a H1N1 or Swine-Flu vaccination, the Centers for Disease Control says do not give up.

CDC Assistant Surgeon General Dr. Anne Schuchat says, "We have twice as much vaccine right now as we did two weeks ago, and the pace is really picking up."

Over 41-million doses have been made and are on their way.  Four of the nation's major drug manufacturers say they consider themselves ahead of schedule and ready to roll out millions more H1N1 vaccines within the coming weeks.

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