As much as frequent fliers appreciate cheap airplane tickets and discount hotel rooms, they are always on the look-out for whatever might save them time. Now instead of having to make a doctors appointment to get a flu shot, many large U.S. airports are offering flu shots.
One passenger at New Yorks JFK airport recently received his flu shot after having landed on a flight from Chicago and commented getting a flu shot while running through the airport seemed pretty cool. Convenience was mentioned by several travelers electing to receive flu shots.
The first airport to give flu shots was Chicagos OHare International airport eight years ago. This fall airport flu shots are being offered at clinics and temporary kiosks at over twenty airports ranging from Los Angeles to Miami.
Experts estimate that flu costs Americans in excess of $3 billion annually in medical fees and indirect costs such as missed work. When the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport announced that it would open three vaccination stations it commented Making vaccinations available at the airport ensures that even the busiest travelers can take steps to stay healthy and productive.
The 2010-2011 flu season officially commenced in early October and is expected to peak in January or February, with the possibility of stretching into the spring. Everyone six months or older is recommended to receive the vaccination.
Frequent hand washing, covering your nose and mouth when sneezing, and trying to avoid close contact with sick people lessens the likelihood of getting the flu. However, experts believe that the wisest course of action for travelers wishing to avoid the flu is to get a flu shot.
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