Flu season plus COVID-19 ‘twindemic’ could get rough; push shots early and hard

Why This Topic Matters

Providers need to anticipate higher vaccination interest, more respiratory-symptom encounters, and changes in patient behavior during flu season when COVID-19 is also circulating. The article helps readers understand the operational and outreach considerations involved in keeping immunization efforts moving while maintaining safe access to care.

Article Sections

1. Seasonal vaccination context during COVID-19

   Introduces how the pandemic is affecting flu-season vaccination planning and patient behavior. Summarizes the general public-health context and provider concerns for the season.

2. A run on shots?

   Discusses expected changes in patient demand and practice workload as respiratory illness concerns increase. Includes clinician perspectives on the strain that overlapping viral circulation may place on health care settings.

3. Let them in

   Explores the role of providers, pharmacies, and other care settings in meeting vaccination demand. Describes broad strategies for engaging patients and keeping them connected to care.

4. 5 flu shot promo ideas

   Presents a set of outreach and workflow ideas for promoting vaccination and managing patient access. Covers general approaches involving communication, access planning, and remote screening.