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Vaccinations<\/span><\/a> play an essential role in public health by preventing the spread of infectious diseases. According to the <\/span>World Health Organization (WHO)<\/span><\/a>, vaccines are available for more than 20 life-threatening diseases and prevent 2 to 3 million deaths worldwide each year.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cVaccination coverage is important for Medicare-aged adults because there are many vaccines that are recommended in that particular age group,\u201d says <\/span>Samantha Brandon Boartfield<\/span><\/a>, Pharm.D. \u201cFor example, annual influenza, pneumococcal, and zoster are all vaccinations that a Medicare-aged adult may be eligible for depending on their personal vaccine and health history.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Younger people with certain conditions, such as End-Stage Renal Disease or Lou Gehrig\u2019s disease, are also eligible for Medicare and may be considered high risk for some vaccine-preventable diseases, like Hepatitis B.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a general overview of Medicare vaccine coverage, including which parts cover vaccines, which vaccines are covered, and how Medicare consumers can get vaccinated for free or at a low cost.<\/span><\/p>\n

Does Medicare cover vaccines?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Although Medicare covers vaccines, only certain parts of Medicare provide these benefits. It\u2019s important to understand which vaccines may be covered under each Medicare plan so you prepare accordingly. A <\/span>plan\u2019s formulary<\/span><\/a> will have additional details regarding the specific vaccines that are covered by your specific insurance plan.<\/span><\/p>\n

What vaccines are covered by Medicare?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Medicare Part B vaccine coverage<\/span><\/h3>\n

Medicare Part B (outpatient medical insurance) covers only a few vaccines as part of <\/span>Medicare\u2019s Preventive Services<\/span><\/a>. In order to receive a Medicare-covered vaccine, you must see a participating provider.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vaccines covered by Medicare Part B include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n