October is a time to prioritize health — Let’s help Blue KC members stay on track
October is a key time to remind clients to take charge of their health with two important preventive actions: Getting a flu shot and scheduling a mammogram.
Flu shot
Getting an annual flu shot is a simple yet powerful way to stay healthy and protect loved ones. The CDC recommends getting vaccinated by the end of October to ensure coverage before flu season peaks1. Blue KC makes it easy for members of all ages — infants (6 months and older), children, teens, and adults — to get vaccinated.
The flu shot is especially important for those with chronic conditions like heart and lung disease, asthma, diabetes, and high blood pressure, as it helps reduce the risk of serious complications and hospitalizations1.
Mammogram
Now is always the perfect time to encourage eligible members to schedule their annual mammogram. Early detection saves lives, and preventive screenings like mammograms are covered at no additional cost2 for members on most Blue KC health plans.
How and where to take preventive actions
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Flu
- Blue KC epidemiologist Odalis Hernandez talks about the flu and who’s at increased risk of flu complications in Protect yourself from the flu.
- Our Outsmart the Flu flyer includes key information about the no-additional-cost2 flu vaccine and where to get one.
Mammogram
- Our Early Detection Matters flyer helps members know how to schedule a mammogram for no additional cost2 and how to connect with the Blue KC care team for help.
Whether it’s a flu shot or a mammogram, these preventive steps are affordable, quick, accessible, and impactful. Let’s work together to keep our communities healthy and informed — one reminder at a time.
1 Preventing Seasonal Flu | Influenza (Flu) | CDC
2For costs and further details of the coverage, including exclusions, any reductions or limitations and the terms under which the policy may be continued in force, contact your Blue KC representative.
