Medical Community - Vaccine Availability
Recently the United States has seen vaccine shortages of the recommended vaccines. The United States has seen shortages of vaccines in the past such as:
- pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV)
- tetanus vaccines
- others
Currently, there is a shortage of HIB vaccine. Click here for more information.
Shortages may occur for reasons being that:
- Many vaccines are not available at all times.
- Manufacturers of vaccines are not able to keep up with demand.
- Manufacturers quit making the vaccine.
Be sure to call your health care provider first for vaccine availability!
The Centers for Disease Control's National Immunization Program has more information regarding vaccine availability.