UK HealthCare has canceled its scheduled Oct. 14 and 15 drive-thru flu shots because of a shortage in the vaccine.

Seasonal flu shot manufacturers switched their focus to the H1N1 vaccine and have slowed down shipments of the regular vaccine, according to a UK news release.

Sharon Berry, hospital safety officer, said the situation was out of UK’s control, but said it is possible more seasonal flu vaccines could come along in the future.

“When it comes down to it, if you don’t get your full allotment, you can’t get (the vaccine),” Berry said. “We didn’t cancel (the drive-thru) lightly.”

— Katie Perkowski