DC: Babies Hog Good Flu Shot Stuff

I had a depressing experience while getting my flu shot the other day. I asked the nice young woman who had just drilled my left shoulder when I could come back to the drugstore for one of those rare and special swine flu inoculations. It’s not that I like needles. I don’t. But there’s been so much hype (har) about swine flu shots lately. I don’t want to miss out. The limited supply of vaccine makes the injection a real status symbol. You know, like driving a Jaguar or having your own bus bench advertisement. Anyway, the woman examined my chart. She told me I didn’t fit into one of the “at risk” groups the government has pegged as flu-shot priorities. Which are: Pregnant women. Adults who care for or live with infants. Humans 6 months to 24 years of age. Humans ages 25 to 64 who have chronic health problems … And, of course, the U.S. dollar, which is in such a frail state. One common cold germ could wipe it out/ Doug Clark , SR. More here .

Question: Do you fit into one of the ‘at risk’ groups to qualify for a swine flu shot?