Watch the 2-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube via Immunize.Org. In the video, Dr. Kelly Moore explained that peak influenza activity generally occurs in the Northern Hemisphere in January or February. Providers should continue vaccinating patients through spring, as long as there is continued circulation of influenza viruses and they have unexpired vaccines in stock and unvaccinated patients in their office.
As a reminder, Medicare patients can receive influenza vaccine at no cost to them. Please make sure that they are vaccinated against influenza (as well as other preventable infectious diseases).