Time to Get Your Flu Shot*
Posted on October 1, 2016
With flu season just around the corner, Health New England reminds you that now is the time to get your flu shot.†
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are lots of reasons to get a flu vaccine each year. One major reason is that between 50 and 70 percent of seasonal flu-related hospitalizations in the United States occur in people 65 years and older. An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chance that you will get the flu and spread it to others.
One benefit of receiving the flu shot is that your illness may be milder if you do get sick. This will reduce the risk of more serious flu outcomes. Flu vaccinations are an important preventive tool for people with chronic health conditions.
Health New England covers the flu vaccination for all of our members with a $0 copayment with an in-plan provider. If an in-plan provider charges you out of pocket for any reason, simply mail in your proof of payment and the copy of the bill, and Health New England will reimburse you in full.
You can get a flu shot at your doctor’s office or at a participating pharmacy. So do yourself a favor and take the time to get the flu vaccine to greatly lower your chances of getting the flu.
For more information about the flu, please visit cdc.gov/flu.
†Consult your primary care provider before receiving the flu vaccine.
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*Health New England Medicare Advantage is an HMO Plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Health New England Medicare Advantage depends on contract renewal. This information is not a complete description of benefits. Contact the plan for more information. Limitations, copayments and restrictions may apply. Benefits, premiums and/or copayments/coinsurance may change on January 1 of each year.
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