Flu shots are covered for people with Medicare and seasonal flu vaccines are available now.

The vaccine for the 2009 H1N1 flu virus (swine flu) is a separate vaccine. Anyone who wants the 2009 H1N1 vaccine will be able to get it. The first available doses are recommended for those at high risk of infection or complication from the H1N1 virus. People aged 65 and older are at lower risk of H1N1 infection than younger groups. For more information about H1N1 go to www.flu.gov or call 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636).