Uber delivers free flu shots in Houston

Thursday, October 27, 2016
Uber delivers food and sometimes even puppies.

They delivered free flu shots in Houston.
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The ride-share service sends a registered nurse to administer the flu shot.

Users could order the shot by requesting the "health" option on the Uber app.

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Up to one care pack and five flu shots are allowed per request.
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If you are not in the Uber delivery radius, but are still interested in getting a flu shot, use VaccineFinder to find the nearest provider.

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In addition to Houston, the service was available in the following locations:
- Chicago
- Philadelphia
- Baltimore
- Washington, D.C.
- Syracuse, N.Y.
- Albany, N.Y.
- Rhode Island
- Boston
- Connecticut
- Portland, Maine
- Delaware
- New Hampshire
- Tallahassee, Fla.
- Jacksonville, Fla.
- Birmingham, Ala.
- Columbus

For more information on Uber flu shots, click or tap here.
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