STOPPING THE FLU STARTS WITH YOU
Get your no-cost1 flu shot!
If you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet, now’s the time. It will help protect you and everyone around you from getting sick, especially young children and older adults who are most at risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that it’s safe2, effective, and can be given at the same time as the COVID-19 vaccine. Get your no-cost flu shot at a convenient location near you. We’re in this together!
1. Exceptions may apply. Check your plan materials for details. Medicare Advantage members are covered when administered by an in-network or out-of-network provider. Flu vaccines are covered under Medicare Part B.
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "Influenza (Flu) Vaccine Safety," August 25, 2022; cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccinesafety.htm.
WHERE TO GET YOUR SHOT
The flu vaccine is available at no additional cost from in-network providers like pharmacies, limited service clinics, and community health centers. You can also get the vaccine at no additional cost from your doctor if you have an upcoming appointment. Before getting the vaccine, call your doctor or provider to check availability.
To find a flu shot provider near you:
- To find a location, visit vaccines.gov/find-vaccines
- To verify the provider is in-network, sign into MyBlue and click Find a Doctor & Estimate Costs
- If you need more help, call Team Blue: 1-800-262-2583
If you have medical coverage, your flu shot will be available at no cost* when you get it at one of these approved providers:
- Your in-network primary care provider
- Limited service clinics (such as MinuteClinic®´´ at CVS®´´)
- Urgent care centers
- Community health centers
- Public access clinics (available in some cities and towns, and may be available at no charge)
- Hospital outpatient departments
- Skilled nursing facilities, if you’re in outpatient care, like physical or occupational therapy
- Home health care providers (in your home or at a flu clinic hosted by a home health care provider)
- Certified nurse-midwife’s office
- Physician assistant’s office or specialist physician’s office
- Nurse practitioner’s office
If you have Medicare coverage, your flu vaccine is covered under Medicare Part B for Medicare Advantage members. Medicare Advantage members can receive the vaccine from an in- or out-of-network provider at no cost.
*Please keep in mind, if you receive a flu vaccine along with other covered services at a provider’s office, you’ll be required to pay the cost of the other services. Check your plan’s Summary of Benefits to confirm out-of-pocket costs and for more information.
You can call your PCP to see if they can administer your flu shot. If they're unable to give you a flu shot, you can look for other health care providers near you by using our Find a Doctor tool.
If you have Medicare coverage, your flu vaccine is covered under Medicare Part B for Medicare Advantage members. Medicare Advantage members can receive the vaccine from an in- or out-of-network provider at no cost.
That's okay, you can still get your flu shot.
Sign in to MyBlue, and click Find a Doctor & Estimate Costs to search for an in-network provider near you.
If you have Medicare coverage, your flu vaccine is covered under Medicare Part B for Medicare Advantage members. Medicare Advantage members can receive the vaccine from an in- or out-of-network provider at no cost.
If you have pharmacy coverage, your flu shot will be available at no cost* if you get it at an in-network pharmacy. To find one near you, sign into MyBlue, or create an account.
*Exceptions may apply. Check your plan materials for details.
Flu vaccines are covered under Medicare Part B for Medicare Advantage members. Medicare Advantage members can receive the vaccine from an in- or out-of-network provider at no cost.
- Make an appointment ahead of time, if possible, to avoid a wait
- If the location doesn’t take appointments, call and ask when slower times of day/week are — try to go then
- Pharmacies inside big-box retail chains and grocery stores, or local independent pharmacies, may be less busy than stand-alone pharmacies for flu shots
Is it Cold, Flu, or COVID-19?
It’s the question on everyone’s mind: if you have a cough or feel achy, is it a cold, the flu, or something more? Seek advice immediately at the sign of any cold- or flu-like symptoms.
Call your PCP
Let them guide you to the treatment you need. Need to find a doctor or provider?
Talk to a nurse, 24/7
Not sure if you have the flu? Worried it might be COVID-19? Get a nurse’s advice at no additional cost.
Your best shot at avoiding the flu
To prevent getting sick, make the following steps part of your routine. The bonus? Some of these good habits also reduce risk of coronavirus. And be sure to stay at home if you think you might be sick to protect others!
- Get your flu shot
- Avoid close contact in public and with people who are sick
- Wash your hands frequently
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
- Get plenty of rest, exercise, fluids, and good nutrition
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