Finding a Flu Shot Just Got Easier, Thanks to a Searchable Online Resource

Minneapolis, MN, October 28, 2009 --(PR.com)-- HealthHarbor.com, a leading source of consumer health information, announced that it has expanded its Affordable Vaccine Finder online resource by more than 7,000 flu shot locations, enabling consumers to more quickly find an affordable flu shot near them. While the online tool includes listings from all across the country, it includes particularly comprehensive information for major metro areas such as New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Boston. The tool can be found online at http://www.healthharbor.com/tools/affordable-vaccine-finder.

The Affordable Vaccine Finder allows consumers to search for any number of vaccines, along with the associated price. This flu season, however, the demand for information about the seasonal flu vaccine as well as H1N1 vaccines is higher than ever, leading HealthHarbor to dramatically increase the flu vaccine information in the database. The searchable database includes flu shot information from walk-in clinics and drug stores, as well as community clinics and state health department locations.

"The need for information is obviously heightened this flu season," said Heather Johnson, a Spokesperson for HealthHarbor. "Putting more information into the hands of consumers has always been our goal, and we have an opportunity to help educate consumers on this very timely topic."

For most consumers, the deciding factor this year isn’t cost, but rather availability. Johnson added that "At most, someone can expect to pay about $25 for a flu shot, and in many cases they are administered free from public health departments. Finding a clinic, however, that has plenty of vaccine or is not rationing for certain groups can be the challenge, even with those locations listed in our database."

HealthHarbor is a leading source of consumer health and personal finance information, with content ranging from article on how to deal with an insurance denial to tips on asking for discounts from healthcare providers. It is home to several interactive and money-saving tools in addition to the Affordable Vaccine Finder, including a Discount Generic Drug Finder, a Walk-In Medical Service Finder, and a health insurance search function. HealthHarbor can be found online at http://www.healthharbor.com.

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