Influenza Vaccine
Survey finds public not too worried about flu vaccine shortage
Published in AIDS Weekly, November 15th, 2004
While 25% did express concern about the shortage, the number who described themselves as "very" worried was relatively small (9%). Only 1% reported being more concerned about another newsworthy health topic: contracting avian flu.
In fact, in a display of altruism, one quarter of respondents said they would refrain from getting a flu shot so that more vaccine would be available for those who really needed it, such as people with chronic illnesses, adults 65 and older, and very young children.
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Source: AIDS Weekly (2004-11-15)
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