(PCM) As you know flu season is already very much underway, with the CDC already reporting epidemics in several states across the country. However, would you be willing to allow yourself to be infected with the flu if it mean receiving the sum of $3,000 in return? If so, than this new research study might just be right for you.
The National Institutes of Health are inviting people to get the flu all in the name of science and research. The institute is asking healthy adults to participate in the study by having the flu virus squirted up their noses and in turn are paid $3,000 for their participation.
The individuals who choose to participate with be quarantined for nine days after being infected with the flu virus so that the researchers can study how the body fights off the flu, the effect it has on the patients, and lead new advancements and improvements for flu vaccine.
I despise being ill, so no amount of money would make this offer worth it to me, but I am sure there are some people out there who would be willing to give it a shot. Would you?