August is National Immunization Awareness Month

Posted on July 2, 2021

Are you up to date on your immunizations? Now is a great time to check in with your primary care provider (PCP) to make sure you’ve gotten your age-appropriate immunizations. Keep in mind that Health New England covers vaccinations as recommended by your doctor (copays may apply).

The CDC recommends the following vaccines for healthy adults over 50 years of age:

• Shingles vaccine: Protects against shingles and the complications from the disease. Your risk increases as you age. Recommended every 5 years.
• Pneumonia vaccine: Protects against pneumococcal disease, including infections in the lungs and bloodstream.
• Tdap vaccine: Recommended if you did not receive it as an adolescent to protect against pertussis (whooping cough)
• Td vaccine: Get a booster shot every 10 years to protect against tetanus and diphtheria.
• Flu (influenza) vaccine: Once every year in the autumn before flu season starts. $0 copay for Health New England members.

Learn more about the importance of immunizations at cdc.gov/vaccines.

(Source: cdc.gov)

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