The US government is still fretting about what to do when the next influenza pandemic hits – especially how state and local governments might divvy out limited vaccine stocks. Just to help, officials have now released a color-coded priority list as to who gets it and who doesn’t. As with any limited resource, there will be winners and losers – at least until vaccine production ramps up and everyone gets a dose.

The highest priority – code red – will go to an estimated 23 million doctors, cops, politicians and others. Pregnant women and babies would also get first dibs on a vaccine, too. Soldier, spies, utility workers and sick children round out code orange, while yellow and green include farmers, postmen, healthy children, and the elderly. The lowest rung – code blue – will be occupied by the remaining 122 million other Americans.

The plan is open for public comment until Dec. 31. So let them know now if you’ve got a problem with your color.