HOW TO HOST a successful flu shot clinic

[Pages:1]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.

ubject: What's true about the flu?

All employees What's true about the flu?

WHAT'S TRUE

about the flu?

Flu season is almost here, and NOW is the time to protect yourself, your family and people you work with. People of all ages can get the flu. It can be dangerous for some people (like children and the elderly), but even healthy people get the flu. The flu is easy to get and easy to spread. The best way to keep from getting sick and spreading it to people you love is to get a flu shot every year.1 It's easy! Come get your flu shot here: Date: Time: Place: The flu shot: The truth Sometimes people believe things about getting a flu shot that aren't true. Here is what is true: Truth: Getting it early (before December) is best, since it takes time for the

body to use the shot to protect itself against the flu.1 Truth: You cannot GET the flu from the flu shot. It is made from dead viruses.1 Truth: You need a flu shot every year since the flu changes every year.1 Last

year's flu shot will NOT protect you against this year's flu. Don't let the flu get you down. Get your flu shot! Go to Flu for more information.

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WHAT'S TRUE about the flu?

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.1

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.1

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 almost

500,000 people are hospitalized each year.2 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 Flu for more answers to your questions about the flu.

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1 Source: flu/about/qa/misconceptions.htm (Accessed March 2020).

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 years of age should see their doctor. Non-members may receive a flu shot for $35 (cash or check only). These flu shots will be administered by representatives of LabCorp Employer Services, Inc., a division of LabCorp Employer

WHAT'S TRUE about the flu?

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 True

I am healthy, so I don't need a flu shot. 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 True

I don't need to get a flu shot every year. 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.

Date: Time: Place:

Get Your Flu Shot Here!

Remember to bring your photo ID and your Blue Cross NC member ID card.

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.

ATENCI?N: si habla espa?ol, tiene a su disposici?n servicios gratuitos de asistencia ling??stica. Llame al 1-888-206-4697 (TTY: 1-800-442-7028).

1-888-206-4697 (TTY: 1-800-442-7028)

1 Source: flu/about/qa/misconceptions.htm (Accessed April 2019). If you choose to include family members who have Blue Cross NC coverage with 100% preventive benefits and are at least 18 years of age at the worksite clinic, they are eligible to receive a flu shot as well. Children under the age of 18 should see their doctor or pharmacist for the flu shot. 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. These flu shots will be administered by representatives of LabCorp Employer Services, Inc. In the event that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that flu shots go to "priority groups" before the general public, LabCorp Employer Services will give priority to those who fit the CDC's high-risk criteria. LabCorp Employer Services, Inc. and the LabCorp Employer Services, Inc. logo are registered service marks of LabCorp Employer Services, Inc. LabCorp Employer Services, Inc. is an independent company that is solely responsible for the flu clinic services it is providing. LabCorp Employer Services, Inc. does not offer Blue Cross or Blue Shield products or services. BLUE CROSS?, BLUE SHIELD?, and 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, 6/20



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