Get ahead of flu season
Flu season is on the way, and now is a good time to protect yourself. Getting an annual flu vaccine can lower your risk of getting sick and help protect the people around you.
Why get a flu shot?
Flu vaccination can:
- Reduce your risk of getting the flu.
- Reduce the severity of illness if you do get sick.
- Lower your risk of flu-related hospitalization and complications.
- Help protect people around you who may be more vulnerable to serious illness.
Getting vaccinated is especially important for people at higher risk of serious flu complications, including adults age 65 and older, young children, pregnant women and people with certain chronic health conditions.
Your flu shot is covered
If you’re enrolled in a Veradigm medical plan, your flu vaccine is covered at 100% when you use an in-network provider. To find a provider:
- BCBS members: Go to the Blue Cross NC member portal at https://www.bcbsnc.com/members/find-care.
- Kaiser members: Visit https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/flu for information about flu shots and where to get vaccinated.
Don’t wait for flu season to peak.
It takes about two weeks after vaccination for your body to build protection. Getting your shot now means you’ll be ready when flu season peaks.