The Importance of Getting a Flu Shot This Season
Get out your calendar and schedule an appointment with your doctor to get a flu shot in September or October. You can also get a flu shot at your local pharmacy or supermarket. Ask your providers about the appropriate flu shot dosage given your age and medical history.
Why do I need a flu shot?
9 out of 10 people hospitalized with flu had at least one underlying condition. The risk of flu-related complications increases significantly for those aged 65 plus. This is especially true if you have heart or lung health conditions. An annual vaccination can help protect you.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City’s Blue Medicare Advantage includes both HMO and PPO plans with Medicare contracts. Enrollment in Blue Medicare Advantage depends on contract renewal.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. The HMO products are offered by Blue-Advantage Plus of Kansas City, Inc. and the PPO products are offered by Missouri Valley Life and Health Insurance Company, both independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, and both wholly owned subsidiaries of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City.
