"I'm Over 65 - What Shots Do I Need?"
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You probably get a flu shot every year but, very often, we forget as adults that many of the vaccinations we received as children need booster shots to keep them active as we age.
Because our immune systems weaken as we age, it can be more difficult for our bodies to fight off diseases and those diseases can cause serious complications. Another important thing to consider is that when you keep your vaccinations up-to-date, you're not only protecting yourself but protecting young children (who may not be old enough to be vaccinated yet) or other people (who may not be able to be vaccinated for certain medical reasons). A perfect example of this is the measles outbreak occurring in America this year from people who made the decision not to have their children vaccinated.
There are people who don't think vaccinations are safe or that they can catch the disease from the vaccine itself. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , vaccinations are throughly tested before licensing and are carefully monitored even after they are licensed to ensure that they are very safe. The CDC publishes a recommended list of vaccinations by age and also has a quiz that you can take that will recommend vaccines based on your age, health condition, and other factors.
If you're concerned about the cost of vaccines, Medicare Part B typically covers the cost of flu shots, pneumococcal vaccinations and the hepatitis B vaccination (if you're at increased risk for hepatitis B because of a medical condition such as diabetes). And, in general, Medicare Part D covers all other types of shots (like the shingles vaccination) that are needed to prevent illness. (Of course, you should check with your Medicare Part D insurer to find out what shots they cover and what, if any, copay is required).
You can get many of the vaccinations needed at your primary care physician's office but you can also get many of the shots done at a local pharmacy (such as Walgreens ) which can be done on a walk-in or scheduled appointment basis. Most pharmacies will accept Medicare for payment of these vaccinations as well.
Once you've gotten all of your necessary vaccinations, it's a good idea to keep an up-to-date list of what shots you've had and when you've had them and provide a copy to your primary care physician as well as family members.
We at Right at Home of Central New Jersey always keep up-to-date on our vaccinations and we ask that all of our employees and caregivers keep up-to-date on theirs as well, not only for their own health but for the health of everyone they work with.
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About Right at Home of Central New Jersey – Right at Home offers in-home companionship and personal care and assistance to seniors and disabled adults who want to continue to live independently. The Right at Home of Central New Jersey office is a locally owned and operated franchise office of Right at Home, Inc., serving the communities of Middlesex and Northern Monmouth Counties.
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