While vaccines have significantly decreased instances of adult and childhood diseases, individuals continue to experience severe illness or even fatalities due to diseases that vaccines can effectively prevent.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) health plans cover recommended vaccinations at no out-of-pocket costs like copays or coinsurance as long as you visit a healthcare provider in your plan’s network.
Some vaccines’ protection can fade over time, and you might need additional vaccine doses (boosters) to maintain protection. Talk to your healthcare provider about vaccination to see whether you have missed any vaccines or need a booster.
Certain vaccines covered by BCBSTX health plans:
- COVID-19
- Diphtheria, Pertussis (“Whooping Cough”), Tetanus
- Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib)
- Hepatitis A and B
- Human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Inactivated Poliovirus (polio)
- Influenza (Flu)
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
- Meningitis
- Pneumococcal
- Rotavirus
- Varicella (Chicken Pox)
- Zoster (Herpes, Shingles)
- Learn about immunization recommendations and schedules by visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.