Flu shots
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers the seasonal flu shot (or vaccine)
Description
The flu shot can keep you from getting sick with seasonal influenza (flu) viruses during the fall and winter.
Coverage details
This 2024-2025 flu season you can get a trivalent flu shot that protects against 3 different flu viruses. People 65 and older can get a trivalent flu shot to lower the risk of hospital visits and death. The trivalent vaccine is safe and effective. Get more details about the vaccine.
How can I protect myself from other respiratory viruses?
Costs
You pay nothing for a flu shot if your doctor or other health care provider accepts assignment for giving you the shot. If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) , contact your plan for details.
Facility
You can get your flu shot at many places, including your doctor’s office and your local pharmacy — contact them for details. Find Flu Vaccines.