Flu Season is Here: Protect Your Patients, Yourself, and Your Loved Ones

It’s flu season, and flu shots are the best way to protect your patients, yourself, and your loved ones. The CDC recommends annual flu shots for everyone 6 months and older. Reducing the spread of respiratory illness, like flu, this fall and winter is important during the COVID-19 pandemic. You may give the flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same visit as recommended by CDC and the Advisory Committee on Immunizations Practices.

Medicare Part B covers 1 flu shot per flu season and additional flu shots if medically necessary. Your patients pay nothing if you accept assignment.

More information:

• CMS Flu Shot webpage
• CDC Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Resources for Health Professionals
• Vaccines.gov
• Flu Shots: information for your Medicare patients