Everyone knows about the massive shortage of flu vaccine in US, this season. Shutting down a plant owned by Chiron in UK was the main reason for this shortage. This has given rise to some interesting responses from the state and local authorities. In Oregon and California, the health care workers found to administer flu vaccine to someone who does not meet the criteria to be on the approved list, could face fines and/or jail. Pretty soon, senior citizen standing in line to get a flu shot is going to be a common sight across US.

Thankfully, Ashwini already received her flu shot last week. Anyway, she is on the approved list (6-24 mo. old).