Newly conducted survey results released today from the monthly Clover Health Flu Shot Monitor reveal that only 41% of U.S. seniors 60 and older have gotten a flu shot this fall.
| SAN FRANCISCO, /PRNewswire/ -- Newly conducted survey results released today from the monthly Clover Health Flu Shot Monitor reveal that only 41% of U.S. seniors 60 and older have gotten a flu shot this fall. These findings are prompting the Medicare Advantage insurer to urge America’s seniors to take the threat of the virus seriously and get vaccinated immediately.
The Clover Health Flu Shot Monitor also found that:
It takes about two weeks for the influenza vaccine to be fully effective, making it important to get one now — before the height of the flu season. “Last year’s unprecedented and incredibly deadly flu season severely impacted the senior population, more so than any other age group,” said Kumar Dharmarajan, MD, Chief Scientific Officer, Clover Health. “Hospitalization and death from the flu are preventable. Getting the flu shot is the best protection available and is the most responsible choice for all seniors who want to keep themselves, and their families, healthy.” The Flu Shot Monitor from Clover, a healthcare company using technology to improve medical outcomes, surveyed seniors across the U.S. to assess how prepared seniors are for this flu season. Clover’s focus on reducing the number of seniors who catch the flu this season stems from the company’s commitment to preventative healthcare, leveraging data and its technology platform to proactively address potential illnesses before they become serious. As part of this, Clover’s sophisticated technology has an 85% accuracy rate in identifying patients at risk of being admitted to the hospital in the next 28 days – an unmatched level of precision. Open enrollment began on October 15 and goes through December 7, during which time seniors and others eligible for Medicare can enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan or change their existing plan. Clover members receive free flu shots as part of the insurer’s comprehensive plan benefits. This second Clover Health Flu Shot Monitor was conducted by Wakefield Research of 1,000 adults age 60 and older throughout the U.S. The survey was administered from October 10, 2018, through October 25, 2018. The Clover Health Flu Shot Monitor will continue to track the percentage of U.S. seniors who get a flu shot throughout this flu season and provide regular updates. About Clover Health Media Contacts: Michele Mendelson
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