You can get your flu shot at your Primary Care Physician's office or contracting specialist's office, if offered. You will have no copayment if you are seen only for the immunizations and receive no other physician services.
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More than 200,000 people are hospitalized for flu-related complications every year.1 A full-blown case of the flu can put you in bed for a week, causing you to miss daily activities. The best way to reduce your risk is to get a flu shot every year.2
We want our members to stay healthy this flu season, so we're making it easy for you to get your flu shot. Members of Blue Medicare HMO and Blue Medicare PPO can receive a flu shot at their primary care physician’s office, or if offered, at any contracting specialist’s office from which you are receiving care. You will have no co-payment if you are seen only for the vaccination and receive no other physician services. Check with your doctor to determine the best time to schedule your flu shot.
Those allergic to eggs should not receive the influenza (flu) vaccination. While the flu vaccination decreases chances of contacting flu-like viruses, they do not guarantee recipients of the shot will not get sick. The flu shot, however, will not give you the flu. Talk to your patients about the advantages and risks of the flu vaccination for their health condition.
Disclosures:
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"Questions and Answers: Influenza-Associated Hospitalizations in the United States." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Website. 7/12/07
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"Fact Sheet:Key Facts about Influenza (Flu) Vaccine." Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention Website. 7/12/07
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