We encourage our members to get vaccinated against the seasonal flu and ask
that you advise your patients to receive a vaccination as soon as possible.
The recommendations for the 2012-2013 flu season from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
include flu vaccination for all people 6 months and older, especially pregnant
women, adults 65 and older, and anyone with a chronic illness.
For more information about this year's flu vaccine, visit the CDC's flu website
at
www.cdc.gov/flu.
For detailed information on IBC's coverage of the influenza vaccine for
2012-2013, please read the article posted in the
News and
Announcements of our
Medical
Policy website.