September 21–27, 2008 is National Adult Immunization Awareness Week. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) remind health care professionals that Medicare Part B reimburses health care providers who accept the Medicare-approved payment amount for influenza, pneumococcal, and hepatitis B vaccines and their administration.
Find more information about Medicare’s coverage of adult immunizations and a list of related educational resources.
Read more about National Adult Immunization Awareness Week and the work of National Foundation for Infectious Diseases.