Have you gotten your vaccines?

Vaccines aren’t just for babies or young children. We all need vaccines throughout our lives to help protect against serious diseases, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Different vaccines are recommended for children, teens and adults. The right vaccines at the right time can help keep people of all ages healthy. What vaccines you need depends on factors like age, health problems, jobs and travel. Immunizations are a vital step to protect people at risk, such as the very young, the very old, and people with weak immune systems or serious illnesses. Some people who are at risk can’t get immunizations. When people who can get vaccinated do, everyone is better protected. Don’t put off vaccinations for yourself or your child. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.

BlueCross BlueShield offers wellness guides to see the recommended vaccinations. View the adult wellness guidelines and the children’s wellness guidelines. 

Don’t let the flu sneak up on you!

You can get the flu any time of year, but cases of flu usually start rising in October or earlier, and it takes a couple of weeks for the vaccine to be effective. TeamCare has three options for you and your family to get your flu shots:

1. CVS MinuteClinic: Visit minuteclinic.com or call 866-389-2727. Present your Medical ID Card.
2. In-network primary care physician: Click on Find a Provider. Present your Medical ID Card.
3. In-network Caremark pharmacies, such as CVS, Walgreens, Duane Reade, Kroger, or Rite Aid. Present your TeamCare Benefits ID card with the CVS/Caremark logo.