GEMS covers you and your dependants for
the flu vaccine, payable from the Risk benefit.
the flu vaccine, payable from the Risk benefit.
VACCINATE TODAY!
Did you know?
Getting the flu vaccine every year is the best way to protect
yourself and your loved ones against the influenza virus
(commonly known as flu).
Everyone is at risk of getting the flu and should be
vaccinated.
You will be better protected by getting your vaccine as early
as possible, typically at the start of the flu/winter season.
Untreated flu may lead to complications such as bronchitis,
pneumonia and worsening of other chronic conditions.
GEMS Flu Vaccine Benefits – Be healthy without depleting your
savings or day-to-day benefits!
Your flu vaccine will not deplete your savings or day-to-day
benefits as it is payable from risk-benefit.
The vaccine is available to all GEMS members and their
dependants across ALL options.
The vaccine is available once per benefit year for all
beneficiaries who are six (6) months and older.
Where to get your flu vaccine
You can visit your network pharmacy, doctor (GP), or nurses'
practice to get the flu vaccine.
Book your flu vaccination appointment today!
Who has a greater risk of getting the Flu?
Members in the following high-risk categories are advised to get their flu shot as an important safeguard against this preventable illness and possible hospitalisation:
Adults 65 years and older
Children younger than 5 years
Pregnant women and women up to two (2) weeks after the end of
pregnancy
Healthcare workers
People who have weak immune systems (e.g. immunosuppression
caused by certain medications or Human Immunodeficiency Virus
(HIV/AIDS).
People with long-term illnesses, such as:
Any chronic disease,
Disorders or diseases of the lungs (e.g. asthma),
Heart conditions (e.g. congestive heart failure and
congenital heart disease),
Kidney disease (e.g. chronic renal failure),
Liver disease (e.g. poor liver function or liver failure),
Nervous system disorders (e.g. epilepsy),
Blood or bleeding disorders (e.g. leukaemia and Haemophilia)
Metabolic disease (e.g. diabetes mellitus).
Important to note:
Flu vaccination can be co-administered with other vaccinations. It is, therefore, important to inform your healthcare provider of your vaccination history.