Flu Shot Information: 2016 - 2017 Flu Season

Why This Topic Matters

Seasonal flu vaccine guidance changes can affect vaccine selection, billing, and payment workflows. The article helps readers identify which influenza vaccine codes and Medicare payment allowances applied for the 2016-2017 season and understand the general scope of the season’s updates.

Article Sections

1. CDC flu season updates

   Summarizes the main seasonal changes announced for the 2016-2017 flu vaccine period. Covers broad vaccine availability and recommendation updates.

2. Recommendations for people with egg allergies

   Reviews the updated guidance for vaccinating patients with egg allergies during the season. Describes the general settings and supervision context referenced in the article.

3. Options this season include

   Lists the general categories of influenza vaccine products discussed for the season. Provides an overview of the vaccine types referenced without going into product-specific details.

4. Medicare and the Flu Shot

   Summarizes the Medicare payment context for seasonal influenza vaccination and related administrative considerations. Focuses on the payment framework discussed in the article.

5. Medicare Payment Allowances and Effective Dates for the 2016-2017 Flu Season

   Presents the season’s effective date span and the code-based payment allowance table. Includes the billing identifiers referenced for the period covered by the article.