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Medical experts say that everyone over 6 months old should get a yearly flu shot. It is even more important to get the shot if you are over 50 or have an ongoing health problem, like diabetes, heart or lung disease. Every year over 36,000 people die and 200,000 people go to the hospital because of flu. Many are older adults like you. The flu shot is your best defense.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Answers about seasonal and H1N1 flu shots — Click here

Healthwise, our online health encyclopedia, also has good info
For seasonal flu — Click here
For H1N1 flu — Click here

We will keep the information here up-to-date. As always, if you have concerns or questions about your specific situation, please talk to your doctor. Or, if you have a concern after hours or on the weekend, remember the nurses at SCAN OnCall are available 24/7. Call toll-free: 1-800-793-1717.

If you have additional questions about flu shots, please call Member Services.
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SCAN wants to improve medical care for our members. Each year we focus on one or more health conditions to help our members stay healthy and independent. This year we are working with doctors to help members who may have a lung condition or are at high risk for stroke.

Do you have trouble breathing? Click here
Do you have diabetes, high blood pressure or hypertension, high blood cholesterol or atrial fibrillation? Click here

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