Why vaccines matter
Your health and wellness matter. Vaccines are important to protect you and others from getting and spreading preventable diseases. They help keep you well and reduce the severity of your symptoms if you do get sick. There are recommended vaccines related to age, health, pregnancy, job, lifestyle, and travel.
Your primary care provider can help determine which vaccines you need and where to get them. Attending annual wellness visits keeps you on track with the recommended routine vaccines that protect you and keep you healthy. Adults and children should receive yearly vaccines, such as the influenza (flu) and COVID-19 immunizations.
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Many benefits are associated with vaccines. Saving lives is one of the greatest impacts. Other benefits include:
- Prevention of illness and long-term negative effects
- Health care cost savings
- Healthier lives
- Healthier communities
- The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provides a comprehensive list and schedule of immunizations for children age 18 or younger.
- The American Academy of Family Practice (AAFP) provides a comprehensive list and schedule of immunizations for people age 19 and older.
We are here to help you. If you have questions on how to get vaccinated, you can reach out to your or Care Manager or Care Coordinator or call Vaya’s Member and Recipient Service Line at 1-800-962-9003. Other places to learn more about getting vaccinated are:
- Your primary care provider’s office
- Participating pharmacies (pharmacists can provide details on available vaccines and current age requirements)
- Community health clinics
- Local health departments
Vaya offers incentives for some vaccines. Eligible Vaya Total Care members can get a $10 gift card for receiving an annual COVID-19 or flu vaccine. This benefit can be used for up to two gift cards per plan year. You may choose a gift card from Amazon, Target, or Walmart. Visit Vaya Total Care Perks for more information.
Respiratory viruses are a common cause of serious illness and can easily spread throughout communities. Respiratory-related vaccines are listed in the AAP and AAFP immunization schedules, including the annual COVID-19 and flu vaccines, the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, and the pneumonia vaccine.
To learn more about these respiratory viruses and how to prevent them, visit the following resources:
For youth age 18 or younger (AAP):
For adults age 19 and older (AAFP):
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