Vaccine information for Apple Health (Medicaid) clients

Protect yourself from respiratory viruses

In the fall and winter, cases of respiratory viruses such as COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) increase. You can protect yourself and others against these viruses by getting vaccinated.

Anyone can get a respiratory virus infection, but some people have a higher risk of getting very sick from it. Learn about respiratory viruses, whether you are more likely to get seriously ill, how to prevent these viruses, and if these viruses are spreading in your community. 

Vaccines

Vaccines are the safest way to build immunity from a virus. Vaccines help the body learn how to defend itself from disease without the dangers of an infection. The immunity you gain from vaccination can reduce your risk of infection and becoming very sick if you get infected.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends all people age 6 months and older stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines and receive a seasonal flu vaccine. If you are 60 years and older, talk to your health care provider to see if RSV vaccination is right for you. CDC also recommends that all infants receive protection from one of two immunizations to protect them from getting very sick with RSV.

Apple Health coverage for vaccines

Clients who receive their benefits through an Apple Health managed care plan may have network restrictions (except for COVID-19 vaccine until September 2024).

View the Immunizations for Apple Health clients webpage for general information about keeping up to date on vaccines.