The Center for Disease Control recommends a flu vaccine for everyone over 6 months of age.
Patterson and Tedford Pediatrics has already diagnosed > 20 positive Influenza A cases in October. We expect demand for vaccines to be high and supplies to be limited.
Flu Vaccine Cost:
If you have No Insurance
Your cost is $35 per vaccine
If you have Insurance
We will bill your insurance.
We will send you a bill for any patient responsibility.
(The maximum cost you could be responsible for is $35 per vaccine)
Not sure if your insurance covers flu vaccines?
Call the number on your insurance card and find out!
Tips for Talking to your Insurance:
#1. Ask specific Questions.
Coverage can vary between nasal vaccine and injection
Coverage can vary based on the age of the patient
#2. Ask if you have any patient responsibility
Patient responsibility can also vary based on the delivery of the vaccine and the age of the patient
You may be covered and still responsible for the whole $34 if you have a deductible
You may pay a small portion if you have a co-insurance percentage
Its time to get your flu vaccine!
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