Even Santa Can't Get Flu Shot
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}When it comes to the flu vaccine, there's apparently no special clause that covers Santa Claus (search).
A man who plays Santa Claus at shopping malls was denied a flu shot (search) at a Colorado clinic because he isn't 65 or suffering from a chronic health problem.
Nick Palloto says he gets a flu shot every year because he has so much contact with children.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}But because of the nationwide shortage of flu vaccine, federal health officials say only people at high risk should get the shots — such as hospital workers, people with chronic conditions and those over 65.
Palloto is 62.
A hospital spokeswoman says the rules couldn't be broken for Santa.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}But now a retirement home (search) is offering to give Palloto one of its leftover vaccines. He'll get his shot Tuesday.