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In the event of an influenza vaccine shortage during the 2005-2006 season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has advised physicians to prioritize people age 65 years and older with co-morbid conditions if their local vaccine supplies are extremely limited.
A three-tiered chart, developed by the CDC and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, stratifies priority groups based on the likelihood of flu-related deaths and hospitalizations (MMWR 2005;54:749-50).
If a vaccine shortage occurs, but local supplies are not extremely limited, all people who are in the first tier should be given equal priority for the vaccine. The first ...