Nearly 114,000 people in the United States are hospitalized and about 20,000 people die from influenza. Many of these deaths are among those 65 years or older. Also, community-acquired pneumonia is one of the most common causes of hospitalization among elderly patients. CFMC is committed to providing educational materials and office tools to increase the administration of influenza and pneumococcal immunizations for Medicare beneficiaries.

Order free Influenza and PPV Pocket Guides for healthcare providers

Order flu shot reminder cards

American Lung Association online Flu Clinic Locator is now available

Resources for health care professionals, including information on ordering, storing, handling and more, are available on the influenza page for health care providers at the Center for Disease Control Web site.

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Influenza Links (the following links open new windows):

• American Thoracic Society 
• CDC Influenza Information 
• CMS Information on Adult Immunizations
• Colorado Clinical Guidelines Collaborative
• Colorado Influenza and Pnuemococcal Alert Coalition (CIPAC)
• Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) 
• Infectious Disease Society of America
• Intermountain ESRD Network
• MedQic Medicare Quality Improvement Information
• National Influenza Vaccine Summit
• Noridian Administrative Services (carrier that handles Part B claims for several states)
• State of Colorado influenza page

For more information contact Terrey Currie, Project Assistant, at 303-784-5732, TCurrie@cfmc.org.