The flu season is upon us, and it is time to start thinking about getting your vaccine. The CDC estimates 5% to 20% of the U.S. population will get the flu this year, and about 310,000 will be hospitalized for flu-related illnesses. Make sure you are protected by getting vaccinated each year. HMAA provides members with free vaccines from a variety of partnered pharmacies through our
Flu Prevention Program
. Employers can also host a worksite vaccination clinic by contacting
FluPrevention@hmaa.com
.
For those who unfortunately do get the flu, HMAA has local, board-certified physicians ready to get individuals back on their feet as quickly as possible. HiDoc
®
, our convenient telemedicine service, provides 24/7 access to video or telephone consultations – it makes seeing a physician easy, whether you are at home or traveling. HiDoc
®
consultations are an ideal replacement for unnecessary visits to the emergency room or when your primary care physician is unavailable. With
no
copay, seeing a doctor is quick, easy and virtually painless.