Well Google can’t exactly cure the flu (yet!), but it can get you a lot closer to a favorable outcome. They recently launched the very useful Flu Shot Finder application that is integrated with Google Maps.
As its name suggests, the Flu Shot Finder helps you identify local places where you can get a flu shot.
One of the best features is that it shows you what type of flu shot is available at each individual location:
- seasonal flu shot
- H1N1 (swine) flu shot
- both types of flu shots
Another great feature is that they show which locations are “Temporarily Out of Stock”.
However, even if a location looks like it’s not out of stock, it’s best to call ahead of time to determine hours and availability. In fact, it’s also worth calling the locations that are out of stock, since there’s no guarantee the information being provided to Google is real-time and a location may have restocked their supply of flu shots already.