
Know the Facts
About Flu Vaccination
During COVID-19
For the upcoming influenza season, influenza vaccination will be more important than ever to reduce the impact of respiratory illnesses in the population and resulting burdens on the healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic.¹ However, vaccination rates across the country are plummeting according to one news source—in some areas such as New York City, by as much as 91%.²
Here’s what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has to say about flu vaccination during COVID-19.
Take Advantage of Every Opportunity to Vaccinate Against the Flu

- Routine vaccination is an essential preventive care service for children, adolescents, and adults (including pregnant women) that should not be delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.¹

- Wellness visits can be useful for assessing your patients’ vaccination status. Use this time to vaccinate your appropriate patients against the flu.¹
Best Practices for Administering Flu Vaccine During COVID-19

Be Prepared
Make sure to check for
vaccination status among
patients at every visit¹
Be Proactive
Identify patients who
have missed well visits and
schedule appointments¹
Be Persistent
Utilize reminder and recall
systems and electronic health records to check for patients who
may have missed vaccinations¹
Helpful Resources About Flu and COVID-19
Here are some resources to help you learn more about vaccinating against the flu during COVID-19:

Reduce the burden of respiratory illness this flu season with these CDC guidelines

Make sure to vaccinate all appropriate patients 6 months of age or older

Keep up to date with all vaccinations

Implement effective strategies for catch-up vaccination

Get your clinic ready for COVID-19 with these tips
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/clinic-preparedness.html

Seek guidance from CDC for opening satellite, temporary, off-site clinics

Refer to this checklist for best practices for temporary or off-site vaccination clinics
https://www.izsummitpartners.org/content/uploads/2019/02/off-site-vaccination-clinic-checklist.pdf

Take advantage of available patient education resources when applicable
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/resource-center/freeresources/print/index.htm
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/resource-center/nivw/activities.htm
