URBANA – Carle Clinic has canceled its seasonal flu-shot clinics that were scheduled through Sunday.

Some seasonal flu vaccine remains available through Carle physician offices.

Clinic officials said Carle's vaccine supply has gone faster than usual because of a high demand for seasonal flu shots combined with a vaccine shortage in the area. The clinic had ordered flu vaccine based on the number of vaccinations given last year, but hasn't received its full order, according to Dr. Thomas Sutter, division head of occupational and environmental medicine.

The clinic is monitoring vaccine supply to determine whether other flu shot clinics scheduled for later this month can be held.

"We hope to receive flu vaccine in October to continue our remaining scheduled flu clinics," Sutter said. "It is important to note that the seasonal flu vaccine is effective when received in November and December. It takes about two weeks for the immunity to build in the body and the seasonal flu typically peaks in this area after the first of the year."

For updates on community flu clinics, call 326-5000 or visit online www.carle-clinic.com.