During this busy time of year, your patients may forget to get their flu shot. According to the CDC and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, you should continue offering the flu shot as long as influenza viruses are circulating locally. Help protect your patients from the flu by using every office visit as an opportunity to remind them to get their flu shot.

Medicare Part B covers one 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 webpage
• Vaccines.gov
• Flu Shot information for your Medicare patients

Source

• CMS MLN Connects dated November 18, 2021