Medicare Monday: Access to vaccines for older Americans

When you think about vaccines, you may not think about the need for them later in life, but vaccines for older Americans are a critical component of maintaining health as you age. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, our immune systems weaken over time, which puts older Americans at higher risk for certain diseases. Important vaccines for older Americans include the flu, tetanus, hepatitis A and B, pertussis (whooping cough), pneumococcal, meningococcal, shingles and more.
Source: The Catalyst - Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Vaccines Part D Medicare Medicare Monday Source Type: news