A shortage of seasonal flu vaccinations in some areas is affecting senior citizens who have not yet been able to obtain the vaccines.

Flu shot clinics scheduled for this month and next month at the Johnstown Senior Center were canceled because of a vaccine shortage and officials there said the clinics will not be rescheduled.

Area on Aging officials said it's still important that seniors find a way to get shots as soon as possible.

"Elders don't have the strength in their immunity system that they had when they were younger. It's so important for them. In many cases, they may be living alone, they may not be eating properly," said Dr. Veil Griffith, Area on Aging administrator.

Ada Pszewczyk, 71, of Johnstown, said she became sick a few years ago and no longer takes any chances. She said she gets the flu shot every year and the senior center makes it convenient, but now she's trying to come up with an alternative plan.

"I'm going to call my doctor up and see if I can get a flu shot next month," Pszewczyk said.

Griffith said flu shot clinics at senior centers in Cresson and Nanty Glo are still scheduled, but they are not taking any more sign-ups and because of the vaccine shortage, the doses will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Various Rite Aid stores in the Johnstown area still have flu shots available for $30. People can also to find other flu shot locations click here.