Covered Vaccines
Medicare Part B helps cover medically necessaryoutpatientservices.
ACIP recommends that anyone 6 months of age and older get vaccinated against influenza every year.
COVID-19 Vaccines
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COVID-19is an infectious disease brought on by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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Everyone 6 months and older should get the updated COVID-19 vaccine when released.
This includes people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine before and people who have had COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccination only requires one shot.
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Thepneumococcal vaccineprotects against potentially deadly bacteria calledStreptococcus pneumoniawhich is one of the most common causes of pneumonia deaths.
If PCV15 is used, PPSV23 should be administered one year later.
Keep in mind that Medicare only pays for one dose of each vaccine.
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The RSV vaccine is given in one shot.
Abrysvo is also approved for individuals aged 18 to 59 at increased risk.
Arexvy and Abrysvo may increase the risk of developingGuillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)after the vaccine has been administered.
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Shingles typically affects people over 50.
There is oneshingle vaccinecalled Shingrix approved in the United States.
ACIP recommends vaccination for everyone 50 and older as well as people 19 years and over who are immunocompromised.
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Shingrix is delivered in two doses two to six months apart.
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Congress.gov.H.R.5376 117th Congress (2021-2022): Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
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Get our printable guide for your next healthcare appointment to help you ask the right questions.
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