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Flu In Full Swing But Vaccinations Limited

64 views · Published 21 January 2013 · 2:29 · Indexed 4 November 2026

Channel: WTVC NewsChannel 9 · 2013 · News & Politics

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By Kyra Rogers
The flu is now widespread and many states say it is at epidemic levels not seen in at least 10 years.Now, we are hearing some locations in our area may be out of the vaccine.
The Department of Health is urging all Tennesseans who have not yet received a flu vaccine to get one now. But that's proving to be a bit more difficult than in times past.
Dr. Michelle Hooton Pharmacist at Access Pharmacy kept busy all afternoon giving flu shots. She says over the last few days they gave 6 times as many shots as they do on a  typical day.
Our location has the flu vaccine remaining where others don't seem to have it.
While Doctors don't know why this flu season came earlier, or why there are more cases than past years, they are certain of one thing.
It's horrendous. It's really bad.  This year we've had quite a few deaths in children. They get to feeling better and then get back up and a couple of days later they have a fever.
But it may be harder for your child to get the vaccine. The Hamilton County health department says its main location is completely out of pediatric flu shots. Some pharmacies have run out of the adult version, as well.

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