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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-888-206-4697 (TTY: 1-800-442-7028). 注意：如果您使用繁體中文，您可以免費獲得語言援助服務。請致電1-888-206-4697 (TTY: 1-800-442-7028)。 1 Source: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/misconceptions.htm(Accessed April 2019). Each clinic has been given a certain amount of vaccine. Shots will be given on a first-come, first-served basis until the vaccine is gone. Children under 4 should see their doctor. Nonmembers may receive a flu shot for $35 (cash or check only). These flu shots will be administered by representatives of Maxim Health Systems, a division of Maxim Healthcare Services. In the event that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that flu shots go to “priority groups” before the general public, Maxim Health Systems will give priority to those who fit the CDC’s high-risk criteria. BLUE CROSS, BLUE SHIELDand the Cross and Shield symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. U3888a, 5/19 Get Your Flu Shot Here! Date: Time: Place: Remember to bring your photo ID and Blue Cross NC insurance card. False A flu shot will give me the flu. True The flu shot is made from dead viruses that cannot give you the flu. 1 False I am healthy, so I don’t need a flu shot. True Even if you are healthy, you can still catch the flu and spread it to loved ones, including people at high risk, like children and the elderly. False I don’t need to get a flu shot every year. True Your body gets worse at defending against the flu over time. The flu also changes every year. Getting a flu shot every year is the best protection. 1 Most Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) members can get a flu shot at no extra cost. Check your benefit booklet under “preventive care” to see if your plan covers flu shots. BlueCrossNC.com WHAT’S TRUE about the flu? 1 Count on the name trusted for over 80 years HOW TO HOST a successful flu shot clinic Creating awareness is crucial to hosting a successful flu shot clinic. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) is pleased to provide the tools and ideas that can help you promote your on-site clinics. 1 Clinic promotional tools Promote your flu shot clinic with these tools: + The sample email message helps you inform employees of upcoming flu clinics. + The FAQ flyer answers your employees’ most frequently asked questions about the flu. + The promotional poster/flyer can help you advertise the date and time of your clinic. + A sample article for your company newsletter announces the clinic. Advertise by word of mouth Use the company grapevine to generate interest. Take every opportunity to talk about and pass along information about your flu shot clinic. You’ll see employee interest grow quickly. 1 Q: Will I get the flu from the flu shot? A: No. The flu shot is made from dead viruses that cannot give you the flu. Q: Do I need a flu shot every year? A: Yes. The flu changes every year. Each year the shot is used to fight the most current flu. Q: When should I get a flu shot? A: As early as you can. You can get the flu shot beginning in September or as soon as the shot is available. You can also get it throughout the flu season, which can last as late as May. Q: Why should I get a flu shot? A: The flu usually makes people very sick for several days and is the reason more than 300,000 people are hospitalized each year.1 Getting a flu shot every year is the best way to protect yourself and others. Q: Can I still get the flu after I get the flu shot? A: Yes. Like other vaccines, the flu shot doesn’t work 100 percent of the time and does not start working until about two weeks after you get the shot. During those two weeks, you can get the flu as easily as people who have not had a flu shot. Still, the best way to keep from getting the flu is to get a flu shot every year. Q: What are the side effects of getting a flu shot? A: You cannot get the flu from a flu shot. Almost all people who get the flu shot have no problems from it. Some people may have soreness, redness or swelling where the shot was given, a low-grade fever or aches. These could happen soon after the shot is given and usually last one to two days. Severe allergic reactions are rare, but anyone who is allergic to chicken eggs should not get the flu shot. Get the facts Visit BlueCrossNC.com/FluClinic for more answers to your questions about the flu. WHAT’S TRUE about the flu? What’s true about the flu? All employees
