Older Americans Struggle to Find High-Dose Flu Shots

A report in the Boston Globe said many older Americans have difficulty finding a high-dose flu shot, according to Becker's Hospital Review . Few pharmacies and medical clinics have received shipments of Sanofi Pasteur's Fluzone High-Dose vaccine, with the drugmaker blaming a later-than-expected World Health Organization recommended flu shot formulation, and not a shortage of the drug, for the delay. "Three-quarters of the vaccine supply has been shipped," said Sanofi Pasteur's Monica Mercer. "We will continue to ship till November." The vaccine contains the same three flu strains as a typical flu shot, but is four times as concentrated and designed to offer additional protection for people older than 65.