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Vaccine Information and Resources

Immunizations are important at any age. Vaccinations in adulthood help maintain immunity from childhood vaccines that wear off over time, avoid seasonal illnesses like the flu, and prevent COVID-19, shingles, and RSV, among other emerging diseases.
Immunizations are important at any age. Vaccinations in adulthood help maintain immunity from childhood vaccines that wear off over time, avoid seasonal illnesses like the flu, and prevent COVID-19, shingles, and RSV, among other emerging diseases.

Are All Vaccines Fully Covered by Medicare and Medicaid?

Jan 05, 2024
Congress eliminated cost-sharing for all vaccines covered under Medicare Part D, meaning Medicare now covers the entire cost of the shingles vaccine and others recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

What Older Adults Need to Know About RSV

Nov 16, 2023

Tdap Vaccine: What Older Adults Need to Know

Jan 09, 2024

Does Medicare Cover the Pneumonia Vaccine?

Jan 05, 2024

COVID-19 Shots: What Older Adults Need to Know

Oct 24, 2024
Vaccines offer strong protection, and a second COVID-19 booster is now recommended for everyone older than 50 and those with compromised immune systems.

What Older Adults Need to Know During Flu Season

Sep 20, 2023
An up close shot of a nurse is giving a senior Black woman a flu shot.

Is It Flu or COVID?

While flu and COVID-19 share many similarities, they are distinct illnesses with different causes, complications, and treatments.

Flu Prevention 101: 7 Tips for Older Adults

Dec 05, 2024
Illustration of a doctor holding a shield, signifying that the shield is a vaccine blocker for illnesses like the flu, covid, among others.

How Effective Is the Flu Shot?

Dec 04, 2024

When Should I Get My Flu Shot? A Guide for Older Adults

Dec 02, 2024

4 Reasons Older Adults Are More Likely to Get COVID If They’re Not Vaccinated

Nov 15, 2024

This Health Clinic Meets Black Older Adults Where They Are

Co-located with a barbershop, this NCOA Vaccine Uptake Initiative grantee located in Madison, WI found a unique way to help local Black men improve their health. Read their story.

Co-located with a barbershop, this NCOA Vaccine Uptake Initiative grantee found a unique way to help local Black men improve their health.

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