Some health organizations in the U.S. have been using casinos with their high geriatric populations to conduct flu and pneumonia prevention programs. Seniors who are at increased health risks from the influenza virus and its complications account for one-third of all casino visits.

Suzanne Peake, health coordinator for the Visiting Nurses Association in Central Connecticut, says the casino is an “ideal place” for flu shots, and healthcare workers and casino spokespeople say it’s good for business to promote flu shots for customers and employees. With thousands of people in confined spaces that handle chips, money and slot machine levers, the casino is an ideal environment for the virus to spread easily from person to person. 카지노사이트 순위

Peak says, “It costs $18 to get a flu shot, and it’s over $1,000 a day if you’re in the hospital.” Her association administered the vaccination Wednesday afternoon at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut. Some casino customers paid $18 to get vaccinated, while others used Medicare or private insurance. Others used 18 casino credits they received from the Player Club.