There are always annual concerns about vaccines being available or running out from the flu to shingles.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services told FOX 47 that at the end of last year a new vaccine for shingles was licensed for use in those over 49 years old.
And because it was so effective, the ACIP made a preferential recommendation to use the shingrix vaccine instead of the zoster vaccine.
Lately, there has been a high demand for the vaccine and the producer of the meds can't keep up with the demand.
Lynn Sutfin from the MDHSS, said that they expect people will experience some difficulty getting the vaccine until at least mid 2019.
"The recommendation is for individuals to continue to contact their health care provider when more vaccine is available because the manufacturer continues to ship out limited quantities to health care providers," Sutfin said. "This person can also contact the local pharmacies. They have been working hard to stock the vaccine as much as possible."
She added that unfortunately there is not enough shingrix to go around in the short term and that the manufacturer is working hard to increase production.
