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Flu Prevention

Get a Flu shot at no cost to you!

Don’t let the flu get you!

Three Easy Steps to Avoid the Flu:

Get your flu shot!

  • Getting a flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the flu.
  • Flu shots are most important for people at high risk and their close contacts. These people include:
    • Children
    • Pregnant women
    • People with chronic health conditions such as heart disease, asthma, etc.
    • People age 50 and older
  • Complications of the flu include pneumonia. The following people should get the pneumonia vaccine: adults 65 and older, people who have a chronic illness, have a a weakened immune system or live in a nursing home. This vaccine protects against a bacteria which causes pneumonia as well as meningitis and bloodstream infections. This can be given at the same time as the flu shot if needed.

Keep your hands clean!

  • Wash your hands with soap and water.
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
  • Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth. This is how germs can spread.

Be a hero!

  • If you get the flu, try and stay away from others.
  • If you care for others who are at high risk, such as young children or older parents, get a flu shot.
  • Take antiviral drugs to treat the flu.

Will you be pregnant this flu season?

Doctors recommend that you get a flu shot. Your risk of illness is 4 to 5 higher when pregnant. Stay healthy during your pregnancy. Get vaccinated.

 

Need Help With Where to Get a Flu Shot?

Call Member Services to find a location nearest you at 1-833-404-1061 (TTY: 711)

Already Sick?

Call your doctor or our 24/7 nurse line: 1-833-404-1061 (TTY: 711). Select “Nurse” at the prompt