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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 02, 2025
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

Jan 03, 2025

Tdap Vaccine: What Older Adults Need to Know

Jan 03, 2025

Does Medicare Cover the Pneumonia Vaccine?

Jan 02, 2025

COVID-19 Shots: What Older Adults Need to Know

Jan 22, 2025
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.

Shingles vs. Monkeypox: What’s the Difference?

Jan 29, 2025
A green and light blue infographic with a bunch of boxes with medical symbols inside them.

COVID-19 Has Not Gone Away: Here’s How Older Adults Can Stay Safe

Jan 22, 2025

COVID Vaccines: What Older Adults Need to Know

Jan 17, 2025

Does Medicare Cover the Shingles Vaccine?

Jan 15, 2025

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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