H1N1 Vaccine is being rationed, according to some experts, and the elderly are not getting their fair share of the swine flu doses.

The vaccine is supposed to be available for youngsters and the elderly who may have serious medical conditions.  Elderly patients, such as George Anter, think the seniors are being left out purposely.

Seniors across the country like Anter are starting to complain and many question this as one of the first concrete signals for  the rationing of a health care system which is being stretched to its limits.

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