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September 2021
Data shows higher flu vaccine rate leads to lower illnesses, hospitalizations and deathsThis is part of an ongoing series of articles focusing on the tools and resources available to help FEP members manage their health. Nearly 52% of the U.S. population received a flu vaccine during the 2019-2020 flu season, up from 49% during the 2018-2019 flu season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. See a two-year comparison from the CDC of the flu vaccination rate and how it affected the health of those who received it below:
The CDC encourages individuals to get annual flu vaccinations. We encourage you to share the 2019-2020 Flu Season: Burden and Burden Averted by Vaccination*** infographic with patients to help them understand the importance of the vaccine. Flu vaccines have no out-of-pocket cost for Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program® members when received from a Preferred provider. Also, medical professionals are available anytime through the 24/7 Nurse Line (1-888-258-3432), where FEP members can get their questions about the flu and vaccine answered. For more benefit information, providers and FEP members can call Customer Service at 1-800-482-3600 or visit www.fepblue.org. **Estimates ***Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan doesn’t own or control this website. |
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