Flu vaccine recalled

The North Carolina Division of Public Health is notifying all local health departments and private providers across the state of recalled doses of a nasal mist form of the H1N1 vaccine.

The voluntary recall was initiated by the manufacturer, MedImmune, after routine testing showed the potency in some lots of vaccine has fallen below specified levels or is at risk of falling below those levels within the next week, according to a press release from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

North Carolina is anticipating receiving as many as 100,000 more doses of nasal mist vaccine for distribution to local health care providers.

For more information on flu vaccine availability in North Carolina visit flu.nc.gov.