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Discovery, Uber and Dis-Chem partner to deliver flu vaccines

18 April 2016 Dr Noluthando Nematswerani, Discovery Health
Dr Noluthando Nematswerani, Head of the Clinical Policy Unit at Discovery Health.

Dr Noluthando Nematswerani, Head of the Clinical Policy Unit at Discovery Health.

A one-day-only offer that conveniently delivers flu vaccines to doorsteps in major centres for as little as R100 for five vaccines administered at one location.

For a second year in a row, Discovery has partnered with Uber, to bring flu vaccines to selected areas of Johannesburg, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth, Durban and Cape Town. You can order a flu vaccine and have it delivered to your doorstep for only R100 using the Uber app on your smartphone.

Vaccination against flu infection can protect you and your family and has been proven to be the most effective way of preventing infection and reducing hospital admissions related to flu complications.

“We want to make it easy for everyone to take precautions against flu. Each year, many suffer complications of flu resulting in lost days of work and school. By following good hygiene practice, eating a balanced diet and by having a flu vaccination, it is possible to minimise the risk of flu related complications that could lead to hospitalisation,” says the Head of the Clinical Policy Unit at Discovery Health, Dr Noluthando Nematswerani.

How it works

• From 10:00 to 15:00 on Friday, 22 April 2016 only, you will be able to request a flu vaccination to your doorstep using Uber.
• Not yet an Uber user? You can download the Uber app and sign up as a user
• All you have to do is open the Uber app and select the #UberHEALTH icon which will be visible on 22 April 2016 only. This will ensure that only R100 is billed to your credit card linked to your Uber account for the nurse’s drive to you.
• Then, set your pickup location, and request a ride.
• Within minutes, a qualified Disc-Chem accredited nurse will arrive to your location, ready to administer flu vaccines. The nurse can administer up to five flu vaccines per visit at no extra cost.
• While the flu vaccination will be free, R100 will be charged directly to your Uber account to cover the cost of the nurse coming to you.

Terms and conditions

• Activation will last for one day only – 22 April 2016
• Flu shots will only be available in selected areas of Johannesburg, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town and Durban
• You must be an Uber user to request your flu shot on demand.
• You must be 18 years or older
• Nurses can administer up to five individual vaccinations at one visit

Based on interest in a similar initiative in 2015, Discovery has increased the number of vaccines available but expects the demand to be high. Everyone making use of this initiative will be accommodated between 10:00 and 15:00 on 22 April 2016. Discovery and Uber have asked that if the Uber app is busy, to please be patient and keep trying. Those new to Uber can sign up at www.uber.com and enter the promotion code UBERHEALTHSA to enjoy a first trip of up to R150 free.

Discovery Vitality rewards its members for getting vaccinated

Vitality members will earn 1 000 Vitality points for having a flu vaccination.
Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.discovery.co.za for more details.http://www.discovery.co.za

 

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