Proof of flu shot

I suggest every traveler, especially anyone who is older, get a flu shot for protection at home and while abroad. 

Keep the portion of the receipt that shows the date you were given the vaccine and pack it with your documents. This is valuable in a situation such as when an epidemic breaks out in a place like China. Without this proof of protection, there’s a possibility you could be quarantined and detained from leaving one country and entering another.

I got my vaccination at Walgreens. It took five to ten minutes. They used a quick retractable syringe that did not hurt. With Medicare, it cost me $0.

Of course, if there is any question of health or fitness regarding having a flu shot, consult a physician first.

JOYCE BRUCK

Ocean Ridge, FL