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For Many at Risk, Flu Shot Shortage Is Palpable

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Across the country, thousands lined up over the weekend to get flu vaccines and were turned away. At one vaccine clinic in Arlington, Va., hopeful patients in groups considered most at risk for flu complications waited in long lines, though many failed to receive the shots. Hear NPR's Libby Lewis.

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Libby Lewis
Libby Lewis is an award-winning reporter on the National Desk whose pieces on issues of law, society, criminal justice, the military and social policy can be heard on Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Day to Day, Weekend Edition Saturday, and other NPR shows.