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Help Your Patients Protect Themselves with The Flu Shot!
L.A. Care Health Plan·CA·Provider Communication
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
L.A. Care Health Plan is promoting flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for the upcoming flu season, encouraging providers to actively offer vaccines to all patients 6 months and older using the SHARE method. The policy emphasizes that flu shots are free for L.A. Care members and recommends offering vaccines starting in September.
Action Required
Immediately: Front desk staff should update patient reminder systems (phone, text, mail, email) to promote flu and COVID-19 vaccinations for L.A. Care members. Clinical staff must offer vaccines during every in-person visit and be prepared to administer flu and COVID-19 shots starting in September. Also offer pneumococcal vaccines to patients 65 and older.