Swine flu isn’t going away.

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) released its latest swine flu, also known as H1N1, findings this week. According to the report, widespread flu outbreaks are continuing in most states.

In Idaho, 758 people have tested positive for swine flu. Since Sept. 1, 357 people have been hospitalized, most of whom are under 10 years old.

Health officials continue to urge people in target groups — pregnant women, young people, anyone with a chronic disease — to get the vaccine. The national shortage, however, makes the recommendation easier to urge than carry out.

The South Central Public Health District, which has been conducting clinics in various school districts and in its office for high-risk people, was unavailable Wednesday to discuss immediate plans for clinics in the area.

Swine flu has contributed to the deaths of 15 Idahoans, according to the IDHW report — which also notes that additional deaths are under investigation.

As of Nov. 17, Idaho has been allocated 243,600 doses of swine-flu vaccine. The distribution is based on population, so most of it has gone to the Boise area.