Atlanta-Area Pharmacies Grapple With Flu Shot Shortage

Dr. Mitchell Blass works at St. Joseph Hospital and said the shortage of flu shots can be blamed, in part, to not expecting such an active flu season.

Ted S. Warren / Associated Press File

As the flu epidemic spreads, doctors advise everyone gets a flu shot.

That may prove to be a difficult task, especially around Atlanta.

Atlanta area stores like Kroger, CVS and Publix are running low or out of flu shots.