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Shots (Flu, Pneumococcal, Hepatitis B)




Medicare covers flu, pneumococcal, and Hepatitis B shots. Flu, pneumococcal infections, and Hepatitis B can be life threatening to an older person. All adults 65 and older should get flu and pneumococcal shots. People with Medicare who are under 65 but have chronic illness, including heart disease, lung disease, diabetes or end-stage renal disease should get a flu shot. People at medium to high risk for Hepatitis B should get Hepatitis B shots.

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Page Last Updated: August 29, 2008

 

 
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