My wife received the H1N1 vaccine yesterday, which leaves me as the only member of my household to do so. Still, I'd seemingly have an easier time finding Whitey Bulger than I would the vaccine in Massachusetts.
According to the state's Department of Heath and Human Services, Massachusetts has received just over one million doses of the H1N1 vaccine - less than one third of the amount the state ordered.
However, there does seem to be a light. According to commissioner John Auerbach, the government projects a significant increase in the volume of doses by the second week of December. However, Auerbach writes, "given the changeability of the production processes we don't know what amounts or what formulations of vaccine doses will become available ahead of time. This makes it very difficult for clinical practices to plan ahead or to notify their patients of what to expect."
The best bet? Utilize the state's public flu clinic finder for updates, and be sure to call ahead.
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