Now that state health officials have decided to make H1N1 vaccinations available to everyone, CVS's MinuteClinics around Baltimore have begun offering H1N1 flu, as well as seasonal flu, vaccinations seven days a week without an appointment.  

You can get both shots at the same time.

Unlike most city and county clinics offering H1N1 and seasonal flu shots, the MinuteClinics are charging. But check with your insurance company to see what you'll have to pay. Medicare and most major insurance cards are accepted at MinuteClinic. (And also check with your doctor, because more of them, and more retail outlets are also getting the vaccine.)

To see if your MinuteClinic has vaccine, go to www.minuteclinic.com.

To look for city and county clinics go to flu.maryland.gov.

With supplies of H1N1 flu vaccine limited, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had placed priority on young children, those with underlying health conditions, pregnant women, those caring for infants and health care workers. But now that there is more supply and the beginning of a lull in illnesses, the CDC recommends that others get the vaccine, too.

Flu season last until May, and another wave of illnesses is expected. As for seasonal flu, that usually hits hard in January. Seniors and those with underlying health conditions are generally hit hardest by seasonal flu, which generally kills 36,000 a year.