TRENTON, N.J. (AP) _ While swine flu is now considered
widespread in New Jersey, the state's top health official says
that's a cause for concern, not alarm.

Health and Senior Services Commissioner Heather Howard said
Wednesday that New Jersey's flu activity has moved from regional to widespread, meaning that the H1N1 virus is now present in a majority of New Jersey counties. She said the state has ordered approximately 1.3 million doses of vaccine, and more than 567,000 doses have been distributed to nearly 891 providers statewide. She said vaccine shipments will continue to arrive throughout the fall and winter.

With only limited amounts currently available, however, health
officials are recommending that certain target groups, including
pregnant women, be first to receive the vaccine.

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