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Thursday, September 15, 2011  Several private providers and DHEC clinics have plenty of the flu vaccine on hand.  DHEC spokesman Jim Beasley recommends getting the shot immediately because it could take up to two weeks to be effective.

Tuesday, March 08, 2011  As the flu season is beginning to wind down officials say they continue to see a lot of patients with flu like symptoms in the state.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  Did you get a flu shot this year?  If not, why and do you plan to?  Check out the map of local businesses offering flu clinics.

Thursday, December 17, 2009  After weeks of shortages, swine flu vaccine is plentiful enough that nearly half the states now say everyone can get it, not just people in high-risk groups.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009  800,000 doses of children's swine flu vaccine recalled over concern about potency

Monday, October 26, 2009  HHS Sec'y Sebelius pledges there will be sufficient swine flu vaccine supplies for everyone

Wednesday, October 07, 2009  By mid-month up to 40 million doses are expected across the country.

Monday, September 21, 2009  US orders more doses of swine flu vaccine doses, bringing eventual total to 251 million doses

Friday, September 18, 2009  WHO: Pandemic flu vaccine output will be 'substantially less' than previous maximum prediction

Thursday, September 10, 2009  Govt: Get regular flu shot now _ before line forms for separate swine flu vaccine next month