Monday, March 17, 2008

Flu Vaccine 2008-09 3 New Strains

The upcoming flu season's flu vaccine contains three new strains not found in prior years. One of the three strains is currently in the southern hemisphere flu vaccine.

All three strains have not been replaced in any single year for approximately 20 years. This will affect the manufacturing and delivery of flu vaccine to provide flu shots in the U.S. The supply should meet the demand, but the delivery of the flu vaccine will be more spread out and later than in the previous two seasons.

Corporations planning to offer on site flu vaccinations should plan ahead and order flu shots and vaccinations as early as possible. Flu vaccine is ordered early to assure better delivery time frames for our clients.

Health Fairs of America/Vaccination Services of America orders vaccine well in advance to help insure timely delivery to our clients while also securing the best pricing. In addition, Health Fairs of America has a preferred priority relationship with the major suppliers to assure flu vaccine supply.

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