Help Your Patients Get Their Flu Shot

Date: 10/03/22

Your recommendation makes a difference! You have the best interests of your patients at heart — and you have their trust, too. Take these steps to help protect them from the flu:

1. Make a strong recommendation to your patients to get their flu shot. Research shows that patients are more likely to get a flu shot if their doctor recommends it.
2. Follow-up is important! If your patient did not get the flu shot during their visit, there’s a chance they didn’t get it at all. Talk to your patients about where and when they’ll get their flu shot and make a note to confirm during their next visit.
3. Talk with your patient about any questions or concerns — and be sure to repeat your strong recommendation. Most people know the flu shot is important. They may just need your reminder!

Ambetter encourages our members to keep themselves and those close to them healthy by getting their annual flu shot. Flu shot information for Ambetter members can be found at Ambetter.LouisianaHealthConnect.com/flu.