Uber now bringing flu shots on demand, today only

When I first read this Uber blog post, I thought it was a joke. Imagine calling a taxi, then having the driver offer to give you a flu shot, sort of a two-for-one deal.

But Uber is serious about this. They’ve teamed up with Vaccine Finder and will either bring a registered nurse to you or bring you to a clinic for a flu shot, all for free. This effort is today only and limited to Boston, New York and DC.

Here’s the details:

• Every component of UberHEALTH is offered at no cost
• All vaccinations (appropriate for ages 4 and up) will be administered by a registered nurse through Passport Health & Pager.
• All consent information and paperwork stays between the recipient and them.
• If you or your friends choose to be vaccinated, please arrange for a suitable indoor environment before your nurse arrive
• Maximum of 1 flu prevention pack & 10 flu shots per request
• We expect demand for UberHEALTH to be high, so your patience is appreciated

I love the idea, hope it works well.