Stopping the flu starts with you. If your employees haven’t gotten their flu shot yet, now’s the time. It will help protect them and those around them from getting sick, especially young children and older adults who are most at risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that it’s safe,1 effective, and can be given at the same time as the COVID-19 vaccine.2 Use the following resources to encourage your employees to get vaccinated. We’re in this together!
1. CDC, “Influenza (Flu) Vaccine Safety,” August 25, 2022.
2. CDC, “Getting a Flu Vaccine and a COVID-19 Vaccine at the Same Time,” October 25, 2022.
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PDF Resources
Flu Fact Sheet (English)
Flu Fact Sheet (Spanish)
Use this fact sheet to help employees understand how getting vaccinated helps protect them and everyone around them.
Flu Brochure
Give your employees an expanded look at why it's important to get the flu shot this year.
Flu 4-1-1
We answer members’ top questions, such as “Can I get the flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time?”
Educational Video
Other Resources
Flu Resources from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
In-Depth Flu Information from the Centers for Disease Control
Massachusetts Department of Public Health Flu Page
Promotional Materials from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Flu Facts Video Series from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health