Shortage of vaccine causes discontent in US

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US President Barack Obama has declared the A/H1N1 flu outbreak a national emergency. It comes amid production delays for the flu's vaccine.

Some Americans are not alarmed by the national emergency, but many seem dissatisfied with the shortage of vaccine.

Several high schools in Washington specially designated for inoculations began providing A/H1N1 flu vaccinations Saturday.

In the early morning, a long line forms.

Washington Resident, said, "I come early in case there's no vaccine."

Though the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention vows to supply enough vaccine for those who plan to get inoculated, many states in the country face shortages.

Washington Resident, said, "Terrible, it takes much long time to make."

The CDC admits the production of the vaccine is taking longer than expected.

As planned, as many as 40 million doses could be available by mid-October. Currently, only 13 million doses have been supplied.

The CDC cut down its target of producing 200 million doses by the end of November to less than 70 million.

No panic, however, is caused by the government declaring a national emergency and the shortage of vaccine.

Shelley Cohel, Washington Resident, said, "I believe there will be enough vaccine"

Even if the vaccine is not available, many say keeping healthy, and following doctors' orders will be helpful.