Flu shots take flight at BWI
No, they're not really flying flu shots. But beginning this week, you can get a flu shot at the airport. BWI-Marshall has an AeroClinic that is providing seasonal flu shots for $40 and the H1N1 vaccine - when it's available - for $22. (Not sure why the H1N1 shot costs less - it's more in demand so my Economics 101 lessons tell me it should cost a whole lot more.)
BWI has provided flu shot clinics for travelers for the past couple years. The clinic is located on A/B Concourse next to Sunglass Hut and D Concourse at Gate D1. Flu shots will be provided 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, Nov. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17 and 19; and Dec. 1, 3, 8 and 10.
You'd think they would extend the clinic through the holidays when a larger number of folks will be traveling. But maybe there's not that much demand. According to a survey of 1,500 travelers last month by TripAdvisor.com, only 23% said they would get a flu shot at the airport; 77% said no. At this point, I'll take my flu shot where ever I can get it.
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Comments
The H1N1 flu shot costs less because you are only paying for the provider to administer it. The vaccine itself was paid for with federal tax dollars, so they cannot charge for it.
Posted by: Erin-JD | November 4, 2009 4:01 PM
The reason the H1N1 vaccine is less expensive? The government is paying to have the vaccine created. As a result, any company who is provided the vaccinbe for distribution is required to follow federal guidelines for the pricing. Just thought you might like to know.
Posted by: Carol Fearns | November 5, 2009 1:11 PM