With swine flu vaccines slow to get out, what are people to do?  On Friday, October 16th, Charlie Gibson asked the ABC News Medical Correspondent what we should do?  Flu activity is widespread across the country, as shown in the CDC FluTracker.  Seems like the vaccine is arriving too late to prevent its spread.  Shipments have been slow, and it appears that most vaccines will not be ready until mid- to late-November.  By then, flu season will be in full swing.  The ABC News Medical Correspondent had the following to say: 1) wash your hands, 2) don't cough on others, 3) stay home if you're sick, and 4) develop a plan (but did not specify what type of plan).   I do, however, believe there are other options as well, along with the standard infection control measures mentioned above.
There are natural remedies that I talk about in my book that can either prevent or treat the flu, whether seasonal or swine.  Talk to your doctor about supplementing your Vitamin D.  Start taking elderberry extract at the first signs of the flu, or when exposed to someone that has it.  Read more in The Ultimate Swine Flu Survival Guide.

The FDA has approved the use of vaccines made by Medimmune, CSL Limited, Novartis, and Sanofi-Pasteur.  Some of these vaccines contain preservative, and some don't.  Early studies in adults show a robust immune response about 10 days after one dose.  It seems that children will require more than one dose to acquire immunity.  Read more here.