Natchez residents at high risk for flu this season will have a chance to receive a flu shot on Tuesday.

The Natchez High School Multi-Purpose Building will be the site for Mississippi Department of Health workers to provide flu shots.

Health officials announced Friday that another 50,000 doses of flu vaccine will be available statewide beginning Tuesday to high-risk adults.

People wanting the flu shot should bring proof of Mississippi residency such as a water bill or driver’s license.

&uot;Due to a manufacturing problem, this national shortage is affecting the entire country,&uot; state epidemiologist Dr. Mills McNeill said Friday. &uot;We want to distribute the vaccine as quickly and equitably as possible to high-risk Mississippians.&uot;

McNeill said high-risk individuals include adults age 65 or older; people with long-term health problems such as heart disease, kidney disease, lung diseases and others; women who are pregnant or will be pregnant during this flu season; and anyone who lives with or cares for children less than six months old.

McNeill said a limited number of flu vaccine doses will be available based on population, and only high-risk Mississippians will receive the vaccine. Adult flu vaccine costs $15. Pneumonia vaccine will also be available at these sites for $25.

He said the Health Department remains in contact with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in case more vaccine becomes available.

Flu shots will also be available Tuesday at these locations:

4In Amite County, at the Church of Latter Day Saints in Liberty.

4In Jefferson County, at the Multi-purpose building in Fayette.

4In Wilkinson County, at the old Fruit of the Loom building in Woodville.