Flu Season Is Upon Us! Help Your Patients Prepare

Flu Season Is Upon Us! Help Your Patients Prepare

Flu Season Is Upon Us! Help Your Patients Prepare

Even with everyone focusing on staying healthy as we navigate this global pandemic, it is still important to help inform and guide your patients to make the right decisions for themselves and their families. Of course, getting your flu shot has always been important, but now more than ever, it is crucial to protect yourself and your community as we head into flu season. You can use your authority and stand out as a leader in your community by informing your patients about the importance of immunization. SmileMakers is here to help by providing a few ways you can connect with your community and keep your patients happy and healthy.

Flu Season

Send Out a Friendly Reminder

The first step you can take to get patients in for their flu shots is to send out postcard reminders to your patient base. This season, there is a lot on people’s minds, and you can help by reminding them to make time to protect themselves and their families. SmileMakers offers a variety of eye-catching postcards and reminders that encourage patients to come see you and stay in tip-top shape.

Flu Season

Take to Social Media

As the weather turns colder and we spend more time indoors, we are likely to be increasing our screen time. You can leverage this as an opportunity to grow and fortify your patient base and provide valuable resources to those who may be less fortunate by writing posts that list information about where people can access free flu shots and other low- or no-cost resources in their community. This will remind your existing patient base that it is time to come into their trusted provider as well as aid in helping those who may not have the financial ability to come see you. Encourage your patients to share your post on their social media feeds to help inform their followers and you may even gain exposure to potential new patients that wouldn’t have otherwise found you!

Flu Season

Write an Informative Blog

It may be easy for people to mistake flu symptoms for COVID symptoms. You can stand out as an expert in your field by writing a blog that compares and contrasts flu symptoms and COVID symptoms. This will help educate your patient base and boost engagement on your site. Be sure to emphasize how important it is to get a flu shot and how it will help conserve valuable COVID testing materials. Not only will your patients be able to avoid getting sick, but they will also be able to help lessen the strain on healthcare workers during this stressful time by staying healthy and lessening their time in the doctor’s office.   If you do not have a blog page on your website you can consider writing this information in an email or even posting it to social media instead. Utilizing your online presence, no matter the platform, is a valuable tool to help you educate your patients and grow your visibility.

Flu Season

Supplies & Rewards for Successful Visits

Once you’ve reminded your patients of the importance of getting their flu shots, you can focus on making their experience in your office even better. SmileMakers has an Immunization Station that makes it easy for you to add all the supplies you’ll need to serve patients and families who come in for a flu shot. From colorful bandages that kids will happily show off to stickers and treats that little patients will love being able to choose from, we’ve got you covered for successful visits.

SmileMakers Is Here for You

No matter the season, we aim to help you make your patients’ healthcare experiences the most enjoyable they can be-- whether it’s helping you find ways to engage with your community, or making it easy for you to keep your office stocked with the supplies you need to keep your patients smiling. As always, our team is standing by, ready to provide assistance and answer any questions you may have. Simply head over to SmileMakers.com to get in touch!

Most providers probably don't already have a blog, so I'm thinking this recommendation could be framed as a social post (or a series of posts) rather than a blog--thoughts?

I added a couple phrases to encompass those who may not have a blog page! Let me know if that will suffice!

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