Who Is First In Line For Flu Pandemic Vaccinations

Pregnant women, infants and toddlers would be among the first in line to be vaccinated should there be a flu pandemic, according to a plan drafted by the government.

They would join doctors, soldiers and emergency workers at the head of the line.

The draft plan is to be released today. Officials say it would be important to safeguard young children with a vaccine because they’re highly likely to spread the virus. And the plan reflects growing agreement that curbing a super-flu would require protecting those who care for the sick.

Once more vaccine is brewed, older children and people who keep water, electricity and phone lines running would be vaccinated.

At the back of the line: the elderly and healthy young adults.

A public health advocacy group that tracks pandemic preparations says there’s still a question about whether enough syringes are stockpiled to vaccinate that many people.