Vaccinations: See New Federal Guidance on Flu and COVID-19
Tip: Make safety a priority this year.
Flu clinics are a hallmark of many Medicare providers’ fall vaccination templates. However, with COVID-19 numbers skyrocketing, this year may be a little different. In fact, the feds are doubling down on their flu shot campaign in hopes of fending off an influenza spike in the middle of a pandemic.
Context: In September, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched its vigorous 2020/2021 flu season extravaganza “with a special focus on beneficiaries who experience health disparities,” an agency release suggests. The primary reasons for this year’s big...
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