American Santas demand priority for swine flu jabs

TOM LEONARD
November 25, 2009
New York

Father Christmases in the US have demanded priority status for swine flu vaccinations as part of an arsenal of precautions they are taking before welcoming the seasonal tide of runny-nosed children.

Doctors have warned that the traditional visit to Santa could become one of the prime means of spreading the virus throughout America.

Santa's bonhomie is likely to be further strained after health organisations raised concerns that the men in red suits would be among the most likely victims of the H1N1 virus. the rest