The World Health Organization (WHO) said the H1N1 pandemic is over, more than a year after it began.

WHO Director General Margaret Chan said the world is now moving into the "post-pandemic" phase.

Chan said the pandemic has largely run its course. The WHO reports more than 18,400 people have died worldwide since the outbreak began in 2009.

The pandemic may be over, but H1N1 and the seasonal flu are still out there. While the number of flu deaths has fallen dramatically over the past few months, health experts say you could still get sick.

The good news is that instead of two different flu shots, this year you will only need one.

Every year since it was first offered, John Paille has been one of the first in line to get a flu shot.

"As far as I know I have never had the flu," Paille said. "I'd like to think getting the shot is what kept me from getting the flu all those years."

Last year, when he tried to get it he was turned away three times.

The seasonal vaccine was in short supply because production on a new vaccine went into overdrive.

The H1N1 flu outbreak started after the seasonal flu shot was sent out. Instead of just one shot, there were two.

Dr. John Treanor of the University of Rochester said each year the flu shot contains protection against three strains of the virus. This year, the H1N1 pandemic virus will be included.

"So there will be no extra shot. There will just be the regular flu shot," Dr. Treanor said.

Pharmacies like Walgreens are already selling a flu shot they say will protect against the H1N1 virus and the seasonal flu. County health officials say distributing one shot instead of two should be easier.

Long lines at public flu clinics and flu shot restrictions are not likely.

"As to whether the federal government will be implementing any kind of prioritization, that remains to be seen, but we don't think that they will likely do so," said John Ricci of the Monroe County Health Department.

While Ricci expects the government to be better prepared this year, he will get in line early.

"Well I'm not going to panic, but I'll probably go to one of the first public offerings. Just see if I can get it done and be done with it," Ricci said.

Dr. Treanor said a universal flu shot is on the way. The vaccine will be effective against most or all flu strains for decades, even as the flu mutates into new strains. If effective, the vaccine could protect a person for decades or possibly for life.

That vaccine is still being tested and more research is needed.