Screen capture of the new Google Flu Shot Finder showing flu shot locations in the Indianapolis area
(screen capture by Amanda C. Strosahl)
Google announced the release of their new Flu Shot Finder on their official blog this morning. Using their Google Maps feature, it is now possible to type in your zip code or city and receive a display of the flu clinics in your area offering vaccinations for seasonal flu or H1N1.
The flu shot finder is available at www.google.com/flushot.
The finder is a collaboration between Google, the U.S. Department for Health and Human Services (HHS), their flu.gov collaborators and the American Lung Association. It will also be available on the www.flu.gov and the American Lung Association websites shortly.
Speaking on the reliability of the new flu shot finder, the Google blog says, “It's important to note that this project is just beginning and we have not yet received information about flu shot clinics for many locations. In addition, many locations that are shown are currently out of stock. We launched this service now in order to help disseminate information about locations where vaccines are available, and also to make more vaccine providers aware of the project so that they can contribute.”
Google currently has provider data available from 20 states, as well as information from some chain pharmacies in all 50 states. Chain pharmacies available now include Walgreens, CVS and PDX participants, such as Kmart, Duane Reade, WinnDixie and Giant Eagle.
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Additional information (by Amanda C. Strosahl):
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Comments
I'm Twittering this one!
That's great news! Thanks for the info!
Great idea.
What will they come up with next?
I wish Health Canada would do the same. It's a wonderful idea!
Jan, I'm with you. Definitely Tweeting this one :)
That's a good thing they came up with! Now I'll go see if my area is covered!
That's a handy tool!
Google is on top of everything it seems!
Great info...my kids schools are starting to give them this week!
Thank you for the information. In my area, I've yet to hear anything about where to find the H1N1 vaccine. This will come in handy.
Thanks so much!
Excellent resource!
How cool is this?! Thx for posting.
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