We know the virus is changing. We're watching little mutations occur all the time -- that's what flu viruses do.

Fortunately, this year the flu season is not off to an early start, and there is plenty of time for people to get their shots,

We know it's going to take time, ... It's requiring a lot of patience on everyone's part to get through this.

So we're getting off to a bit of a slow start, ... That gives us a little more time to get those doses out there.

Our current situation now is not a good situation. We have these ongoing and widespread outbreaks.

The financial and economic impact of injuries in the United States is serious. However, by expanding our science-based, injury-prevention programs, we can drastically reduce these costs and even more importantly help people live longer and healthier lives.