FDA: H1N1 (Swine Flu) Vaccine is Approved

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the H1N1 (Swine Flu) Vaccine.  The FDA has approved vaccines made by four manufacturers, and these vaccines should be distributed nationally within four weeks. The vaccine has been found safe, and provides immunity with just one dose.

The federal government has ordered 195 million doses, and 45 million should be ready by mid-October.  The first batch of doses will be given to the most high-risk individuals (doctors, nurses, pregnant women, those who work with children, older adults, children, etc).