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Despite a big ‘Flu Shots Available’ banner outside his Atlanta pharmacy, Ira Katz says few customers are interested this time of year and he’s left with about 40 doses. “We’re not at all hurting for vaccine, that’s for sure,” he said.
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Last year, the plant's 48 million doses, half the USA's expected flu-shot supply, were scrapped after British regulators suspended the plant's license when about 8% of its vaccine turned up contaminated. British officials cited deficient manufacturing conditions. The FDA then said it couldn't be sure any of the vaccine was safe.
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If you haven't been able to receive a shot and there's an outbreak in your area, you can improve your odds against getting the flu with three drugs approved by the FDA to protect from the flu. Each of the drugs is ... approved to reduce the length and severity of the flu if you've already contracted it. Amantadine (Symmetrel) and rimantadine (Flumadine), which have long been approved to increase resistance to the flu, have recently been joined by oseltamivir (Tamiflu). All three appear to improve one's resistance to the virus by interfering with the virus's ability to infect and replicate inside the body.
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Those at risk of getting very sick from the flu should get a shot as early as possible. October or November is best but you can still get a shot in December or later.
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Medicare Part B covers the cost of flu and pneumonia shots. Human Services will file for those with traditional Medicare cards. Those with Medicare HMOs or other insurance should make arrangements to pay at the time of service.
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