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Vaccinations are now available at many convenient retail pharmacies.<\/p>\n
Did you know that adults with the flu can be contagious from the day before symptoms begin (typically 1-4 days), all the way up to 10 days after the illness starts1<\/sup> and can spread the flu to others who are sitting up to six feet away2<\/sup>? And to top it off, one-quarter of Americans show up to work despite not feeling well.3<\/sup><\/p>\n One of the best ways to avoid the flu and related complications is to get a flu shot. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every year in the U.S. 200,000 Americans are hospitalized because of problems related to the flu4<\/sup>, and the single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year. CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older.<\/p>\n To help you stay healthy, you can now receive vaccines administered at your local retail pharmacy, covered at 100%, through your A&M System prescription-drug benefit. These typically do not require an appointment and are the same effective medications as those from your physician\u2019s office.<\/p>\n Along with protection from the flu, your prescription-drug benefit plan covers several other vaccines, which can be administered by pharmacists at participating network pharmacies:<\/p>\n There are two ways to locate a participating pharmacy:<\/p>\n Contact your network pharmacy in advance to inquire about vaccine availability, age restrictions, and current vaccination schedules. Also, don\u2019t forget to present your member ID card to the pharmacist.<\/p>\n Are there other ways to prevent the spread of illness?<\/p>\n According to the CDC, everyday actions can help you stay healthy:<\/p>\n 1,4 WebMD: https:\/\/wb.md\/2FmTI80<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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