Influenza and Diabetes
People with diabetes are at increased risk for influenza and its complications, and health officials recommend that all people in this population get vaccinated annually. Those in close contact with anyone who has diabetes or certain chronic medical conditions should also get vaccinated to avoid spreading influenza.
Complications from influenza can be serious or even deadly to those with diabetes. Despite these dangers, more than 10 million Americans with diabetes lack the protection afforded by annual influenza vaccination. This information can help you educate your patients and office staff about the dangers of influenza for people with diabetes and the benefits of annual vaccination.
Practice Resources
The following professional tools are designed as ready-to-use resources to help various practice types implement key strategies for improving annual influenza vaccination and promoting patient education among people with diabetes.