Fight the flu this season—get your flu shot
Flu activity usually spikes between December and February, but cases often begin circulating much earlier. The smartest step you can take to protect yourself and those around you is to get vaccinated now.
Why it’s important
- Lowers your chances of serious illness, hospitalization, or complications.
- Can reduce the severity of other respiratory infections.
- Helps shield vulnerable populations, including young children, older adults, and people with ongoing health conditions.
Higher-risk groups include:
- Adults 65 and older.
- Children younger than five.
- Pregnant women.
- People with chronic conditions like asthma, heart disease, or diabetes.
- Residents of long-term care facilities.
Your flu shot is covered
If you’re enrolled in a Veradigm medical plan, your flu vaccine is covered in full when you use an in-network provider. To find an in network provider:
- BCBS: https://www.bcbs.com under “Find Care.”
- Kaiser: A Complete Guide to The Flu & Flu Shots
Plan ahead
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.