WOODBRIDGE, NJ (GovWire) - At the Senior Services Medicare Conference held on November 3, 2023, Dr. Dara Kass, the regional director for Region 2 from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, spoke about the importance of vaccinations for seniors.
Dr. Kass emphasized the need for seniors to stay up to date with their vaccinations, including the shingles vaccine. She asked the audience, "How many of you have gotten a shingles vaccine?" and then followed up by asking those who raised their hands if they paid more than $1 for the vaccine. Several audience members indicated that they had paid more than $50 for the vaccine, with one person even stating that they paid $225.
Dr. Kass explained that under the Inflation Reduction Act, every vaccine that is a preventative vaccine is now activated at no cost to seniors. This means that seniors can save anywhere between $60 and $70 a year just by getting their vaccines. In other states, seniors can save up to over $100 to $130 per year on the shingles vaccine alone.
Dr. Kass also reminded the audience that it is time to get their COVID-19 booster shots. She encouraged seniors to get vaccinated, stating that "proving all patients with diabetes are higher risk for infections." She also mentioned that seniors can get their vaccines at many pharmacies without needing a doctor's note.
The conference provided valuable information for seniors about their healthcare options, including the importance of staying up to date with their vaccinations. As Dr. Kass stated, "this is a really, really meaningful step to make Medicare better for you and your starting today."
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