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Flu We are the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization, working to improve the quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries. Our site offers beneficiary and family-centered care information for providers, patients, and families. Welcome! |
bfcc-qio information for:
Find flu vaccines in your area.
flu information from the centers for disease control and prevention (cdc) and the national institute of aging
Visit the CDC flu web page for information about the 2022-23 season.
for people who have medicare
- Flu & People 65 Years and Older. People 65 years and older are at higher risk of developing serious flu complication compared with young, healthy adults. Read more about the flu from the CDC.
- Flu vs. COVID-19. Similarities and Differences between Flu and COVID-19.
- Flu and Older Adults. Information from the National Institute on Aging.
for healthcare providers
- Staff education. Read about vaccination guidance for the 2022–2023 season to prevent flu and reduce healthcare system burden. Earn free Continuing Education.
- Recommendations. The CDC website provides key information about vaccination, infection control, prevention, treatment, and diagnosis of seasonal influenza. Learn what CDC recommends this season.
- Communication resource center. Free resources to help you promote the flu vaccine to patients.
- Toolkit. Get the CDC Digital Media Toolkit: 2022-23 Flu Season.
- Outreach materials in other languages. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has postcards in other languages to encourage patients to get their flu shots.
- Get email updates. Subscribe for flu updates from CDC.
for stakeholders and partners
- Communication resource center. Free resources to help you promote the flu vaccine within your community.
- Toolkit. Get the CDC Digital Media Toolkit: 2022-23 Flu Season.
- Outreach materials in other languages. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has postcards in other languages to encourage patients to get their flu shots.