Yearly Preventive Vaccines

Getting a flu or COVID-19 vaccine each year is an important thing you can do to protect yourself, your family, and your community.

Children, adults over 65, and people with chronic conditions such as asthma are at a higher risk of flu complications. Vaccination is also important for people who are pregnant or have recently had a baby.

Viruses can change quickly, so you will need this year’s vaccines to fight this year’s flu or COVID-19. Talk to your doctor about the right time for you to get seasonal vaccines. Depending on your age or other health conditions, they may also recommend other seasonal vaccines, such as the pneumonia or shingles vaccines.

Flu

Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory virus that can cause mild or severe illness. Getting a yearly flu vaccine is an important way to help keep you and your family safe and healthy.

COVID-19

While the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ended on May 11, 2023, COVID-19 is a virus that continues to spread and make people sick. It’s important to know how to use your plan to get the testing and care you need. Make sure you review your plan’s benefits to see what is covered. You may have to pay your copays, coinsurance, and/or deductibles according to your plan’s benefits.

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It is important to make sure that you are getting your health information from reputable and reliable organizations. Be wary of claims made on social media or tv that are not supported by medical experts.

Always ask your doctor before you try a new treatment or procedure to help you get well. Being sick can be hard and troubling, but following your doctor’s orders will help you get well and get back to your life.

You can find reputable information about seasonal vaccines and viruses on official websites like the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or your state’s health department.

Any information provided on this website is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not be substituted for regular consultation with your health care provider. If you have any concerns about your health, please contact your health care provider's office. Also, this information is not intended to imply that services or treatments described in the information are covered benefits under your plan. Please refer to your Membership Agreement, Certificate of Coverage, Benefit Summary, or other plan documents for specific information about your benefits coverage.