Flu Season Is Coming: How to Prepare (and Save)
It always sneaks up.
One day it’s warm out, and the next, someone in the house has the sniffles.
Flu season typically ramps up in the fall, and a little preparation now can save you a lot of stress (and money) later. Here’s a simple plan to get your family ready, plus how your membership can help when someone does get sick.
Why It Pays to Prepare Early
Waiting until the flu is already going around usually means longer waits, harder to find appointments, and last-minute pharmacy runs. Getting ahead of it, before the season peaks, keeps a minor illness from turning into a bigger disruption.
Simple Ways to Prepare
A few small steps make a real difference:
- Ask about a flu shot for the family
- Build a simple home kit: thermometer, fever reducer, tissues, hand sanitizer
- Wash hands often and keep surfaces clean
- Refill any routine medications before you need them
- Know where you’ll go for care before someone gets sick
When Someone Does Get Sick, Telemedicine Helps
A sore throat at 9pm or a feverish kid on a school morning doesn’t always mean a trip to urgent care. Depending on your membership, Sun Health & Dental members may have access to free telemedicine consults.* You can talk to a provider from home, get guidance, ask about a prescription, and decide whether an in-person visit is even needed.
Save on Care and Prescriptions
Flu season shouldn’t come with surprise bills. Your membership is built to keep costs predictable:
- Transparent, prenegotiated pricing so you know what you’ll pay
- Pharmacy savings and pharmacy advocacy on many medications
- Fast appointments without complicated referrals
- Concierge-style support to help you find care
Get Ahead of It
The best time to prepare for flu season is before it arrives. To learn more about telemedicine and the benefits available through your membership, visit SunHealthDental.com, call 855-786-0626, or enroll online in about two minutes.
*Telemedicine and other benefits may vary based on membership type and eligibility.
