Cranbury, NJ, September 3, 2025— Last year’s flu season was the most severe in over a decade. To help people stay healthy and stop the spread of the virus this year, AmeriHealth is reminding members and others to get their flu shot. Getting an annual flu shot is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your health, as well as the health of your loved ones. The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get a yearly flu shot, especially if they’re at high risk of flu complications.
“One of the most critical steps you can take in staying healthy this year is getting your influenza vaccine,” said AmeriHealth Network Medical Director, Dr. Donna Raziano, MBA, FACP, AGSF. “By getting a flu shot, you are protecting yourself and everyone around you, reducing the severity of flu symptoms, mitigating the risk of hospitalizations, and lowering the risk of flu-related deaths.”
AmeriHealth members can get a flu vaccine at no cost by presenting their member ID card at their doctor’s office, a retail health clinic, or an in-network pharmacy. Any out-of-pocket costs will be reimbursed up to $50.
Although most people get the flu vaccine between September and November, the flu season lasts through April, with most cases occurring between late December and early March. The flu vaccine can take up to two weeks to work, so it’s important to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Some groups of people are at-risk for more serious flu complications that require hospitalization, so it’s especially critical to get the vaccine if you or someone you love is:
- Under five years of age, especially those younger than two years old
- Over age 65
- Pregnant or up to two weeks postpartum
- Residing in a nursing home
- Suffering from a health condition like asthma, chronic lung disease, diabetes, or heart disease
- Compromised immune systems, including people who might be receiving chemotherapy.
For more information about the dangers of flu and the benefits of vaccinations, visit www.cdc.gov/flu. AmeriHealth members who are unsure about their benefits can call the Customer Service number of the back of their ID card.
