Dec 26th, 2004 · A group of local doctors in Washington, D.C., have come up with a different way to distribute flu shots to those who are often the most difficult to find, the homebound elderly. NPR's Joseph Shapiro reports.
Nov 12th, 2004 · Minnesota is seeing a surplus of flu shots for high-risk patients, some of whom are forgoing the shots so others can have them. Many people in the state are attributing this to "Minnesota Nice." NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Kris Ehresmann, immunization program manager for the Minnesota Department of Health.
Nov 5th, 2004 · This year flu shots are hard to find in the United States, so some companies are coming up with creative ways to transport people to Canada. The vaccine is plentiful there and the exchange rates are low in case you want to pack in a day of shopping, too. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne and NPR's Steve Inskeep.
Nov 1st, 2004 · In a typical flu season, more than 40 percent of school-age kids get the flu. But health officials are trying to get the vaccine to Americans over age 50. New findings suggest children should be vaccinated first to reduce the spread of flu to older adults. Hear NPR's Richard Knox.
Nov 1st, 2004 · A shortage of flu shots means tens of millions of Americans -- even those considered high-risk patients -- will go unvaccinated this year. How are public health officials handling the shortage? Is America facing a possible flu health crisis? Follow NPR coverage.
Oct 30th, 2004 · Because of the shortage of flu vaccine in the United States, 260 people from northern New York crossed the border into Canada and paid $25 each to get their shots at a private clinic. North Country Public Radio's Brian Mann reports.
Oct 27th, 2004 · Images of Saturn's moon Titan sent back by the Cassini spacecraft show the outlines of what could be continents, lakes or something else entirely. Until now, Titan's perpetual smog layer kept scientists from seeing its surface in detail. Hear NPR's David Kestenbaum.
Oct 18th, 2004 · Across the country, thousands lined up over the weekend to get flu vaccines and were turned away. At one vaccine clinic in Arlington, Va., hopeful patients in groups considered most at risk for flu complications waited in long lines, though many failed to receive the shots. Hear NPR's Libby Lewis.