Flu Vaccine FAQs for Triage Travelers

Frequently Asked Flu Vaccine Questions

Frequently Asked Flu Vaccine Questions

Does Triage require the flu shot?

No, Triage as an agency does not technically require the flu shot, however, our client facilities may. If you are receiving a request for flu documentation, it is because it is required by the client or facility for your current or upcoming assignment. Staying compliant with these requirements is essential to ensure you remain eligible to work. Please submit the requested documentation promptly so we can meet the facility’s onboarding and compliance standards.

Can I get the vaccine on my own?

Yes, this is preferred with the high volume of flu vaccines we encounter each season. Flu vaccines are typically covered under medical insurance plans as a preventive care service when received through an in-network provider or participating pharmacy. Common vaccination locations include:

  • Walgreens
  • CVS
  • Rite Aid
  • Grocery store pharmacies
  • Urgent care clinics

If you are enrolled in Triage’s medical plan, visit myNebraskaBlue or use the mobile app to locate an in-network provider or participating pharmacy near you. You may also contact the member services number on your insurance card for assistance finding a covered location.

Be sure to bring the Triage Flu Consent Form to your vaccination appointment and have it completed by the vaccine provider.

Flu vaccination documentation must contain the following information:
  1. Your full name
  2. The date the vaccine was administered
  3. Clear indication that the vaccine administered was a flu vaccine

Recommended Information: Including the following details with your flu documentation increases the likelihood that it will be accepted by a wider range of our clients:

  1. Your DOB
  2. The name of the person who administered the vaccine
  3. The lot number of the vaccine

Important note: What is accepted by one facility as proper flu documentation will not guarantee this will work for future placements at different facilities. We highly recommend using the Triage Flu Consent form that includes all necessary information and is widely accepted amongst our clients.

Where do I send my flu vaccine once received?

  • Email it to your Compliance Specialist or upload to your profile. If you do not know who your Compliance Specialist is, you can email your Recruiter.

What if I am declining the flu vaccine?

  • Please email your Compliance Specialist to ask them to send you the declination via e-signature. If you do not know who your Compliance Specialist is, you can email your Recruiter.
  • Note: There may be facility specific declinations that need to be signed. Some facilities will only accept medical/religious declinations (may require supporting documentation) or may not accept declinations at all

Can I wait until my facility is administering the vaccine on site?

  • Yes, if you still meet the facility deadline to submit the flu documentation

I got my flu vaccine in October/November/December/etc. of last year. Do I need to get it now or can I wait until it expires?

  • There is a new flu vaccine created for every annual flu season. Vaccines given last October, November or December technically expire at the start of the current season, which occurs September 2026. You will be required to have new flu documentation on file by the deadline set by your facility. Deadlines will be communicated by your Compliance Specialist as they approach.

For any questions regarding the flu season requirements: Email your Compliance Specialist or Recruiter.