110325 ~ Flu Shots Improve Health, Lower Cost - Andy Hetzel

November 3, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications. Andy notes that the flu can be severe, especially for young children, seniors, and those with chronic conditions, and emphasizes that Blue Cross provides no-cost flu vaccines to members. Getting a flu shot reduces healthcare costs and lessens the chance of severe illness, though it takes two weeks for the vaccine to become fully effective. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.