Although millions of Americans have already gotten their seasonal flu shot for the 2010-2011 flu season, the majority of the population has not. This week, we are going to take a look at several of the benefits from getting the seasonal flu shot, and dispel some of the poor information for reasons people choose not to get their vaccination. Think of your yearly flu shot as an insurance policy. This investment (no charge if you have medicare or a variety of insurance plans and $30 as a maximum cost from the pharmacies we surveyed) is such a small cost to pay when comparing the potential financial and personal losses from getting the flu. Missing work is on top of the list for many employers who offer the shot via their insurance plan, or through an on-site flu clinic. Maybe more … Continue reading
Flu shots will be available in 2011 with more convenience than ever. They are likely available within your place of work, grocery store, pharmacy, doctors office or hospital just to name a few. We wanted to give you the breakdown on pricing and availability at all of the pharmacies would could as soon as the information is available to help ease your shopping for this years seasonal flu shot. If you have insurance of any kind that covers the cost of a flu shot, prices will likely be less and in many cases free of charge. More and more insurance companies are doing this each year, so be sure to check. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) money can also be used to cover immunization costs. Store Price … Continue reading
