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Each year in the United States, more than nine out of 10 flu-related deaths and more than six out of 10 flu-related hospital stays occur in people aged 65 and older.

Older adults are more vulnerable to influenza (commonly called “flu”), a serious infectious disease that can lead to hospitalization, pneumonia, and even death.

Influenza immunization is the best way to avoid the flu.

Flu + You seeks to educate and empower older adults and their caregivers about the dangers of flu, the importance of annual vaccination, and available vaccination options. It includes a toolkit and facts to learn more about influenza in older adults and help spread the news to others.

Protect. Learn. Understand. Safeguard.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends an annual flu vaccination for everyone 6 months of age and older.

An annual flu shot is safe, effective, and the best way to help protect against flu. Getting the flu shot protects you and also helps prevent the spread of the flu to others you care about, including family members and friends who may not have gotten their flu shot.

For older adults, especially people aged 65 and older, an annual flu shot is critical and might even be life-saving.

Help Protect Yourself

If you're aged 65 or older, you have two options for your annual flu shot:

  • The traditional flu shot
  • A higher dose flu shot designed specifically for people aged 65 and older

Medicare Part B covers both of these options.

Talk to your health care provider today about the dangers of the flu, the benefits of the flu shot, and the best option to meet your needs. 

Flu + You is an educational program from NCOA and Sanofi Pasteur.