HOLSTON MEDICAL GROUP BASED OUT OF KINGSPORT IS DEALING WITH A SHORTAGE OF THE INFLUENZA VACCINE. OFFICIALS WITH THE MEDICAL ORGANIZATION SAID THE SHORTAGE IS DUE IN PART TO HIGHER DEMAND THAN SUPPLY FOR UNINSURED KIDS TAKING PART IN THE FEDERAL VACCINES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM. THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL ONLY SENT HMG A SUPPLY OF 90 VACCINE DOSES. PEDIATRITION, DR. DONALD LEWIS SAID THERE’S STILL PLETY OF VACCINE AVAILABLE IN THE PRIVATE MARKET.