Flu Shots

So, I got a phone call from our pediatrician’s office. I thought they were calling to confirm the kids’ flu shot appointments on Monday afternoon. However, they were calling to say that they are out of flu shots. Out of flu shots? Are you kidding? It is the first week of October and they are out of flu shots? I had this appointment scheduled for weeks! Evidently, the shipment is delayed and will be sent sometime in November. No one is quite sure but the delay could be related to the swine flu vaccine that is being distributed. What are we to do? There is a flu mist that is available if your child meets the requirements. In the meantime, we are trying to stay healthy, wash hands, cover our mouths and nose in our elbows, take vitamins and get enough rest. And, we are keeping our fingers crossed that the flu shot shipment arrives!