Vaccines: Safe. Effective. Covered.
Routine vaccines are the easiest way to protect your health and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Learn more about why vaccines are important and which ones are recommended by medical experts for you and your loved ones through every stage of life.
Members are covered for all routine vaccines at no additional cost from in-network providers or care locations.
Vaccines are vital
We strongly support the coverage of and access to vaccines as a critical part of preventive care and public health. During this time of widespread misinformation, it’s important to know that scientists and medical experts overwhelmingly agree that vaccines are safe and effective. They’re also responsible for saving millions of lives.1 When you get vaccinated, you’re also protecting everyone around you — particularly those who can’t get immunized for a specific medical reason.
1. World Health Organization, who.int/health-topics/vaccines-and-immunization#tab=tab_1, last accessed October 2, 2025.
Seasonal vaccines
Seasonal vaccines are a safe and effective way to protect yourself and others from infectious diseases like the flu and COVID-19. They’re recommended annually to protect against seasonal variants and reduce the risk of serious illness.
COVID-19
Recommended updated vaccines and boosters for most adults to protect against coronavirus
Flu
Recommended yearly dose for those six months and older to protect against common strains of flu
RSV
Recommended for some infants and young children, pregnant people, and those 60+ to protect against respiratory syncytial virus
Getting your seasonal vaccines at the same time is safe, convenient, and covered for members at in-network locations. Talk with your primary care provider (PCP) or pediatrician about which vaccines are right for you and your family, and make them a regular part of your yearly preventive care routine.
For more information on seasonal vaccines, visit the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Other types of vaccines
Staying on top of your immunizations is one of the best ways to protect your health. Some vaccines provide life-long protection, while others require multiple boosters to maintain immunity. Explore our list below to learn more about routine vaccines.*
Talk with your provider about which vaccines you and your family may need. Routine vaccines are covered at no cost at in-network locations like pharmacies, doctors’ offices, and community clinics.
Given as early as birth, these recommended vaccines offer long-term protection from potentially life-threatening diseases.
- Chickenpox (Varicella): Protects against chickenpox and reduces the risk of shingles later in life
- DTaP: Prevents serious illness from diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough)
- Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type B): Protects against multiple illnesses, including meningitis and pneumonia
- Hepatitis A: Protects against serious liver damage and disease caused by the hepatitis A virus
- Hepatitis B: Protects against serious liver damage and disease caused by the hepatitis B virus
- HPV (Human papillomavirus): Protects against several types of cancers, including cervical cancer
- Polio (IPV): Prevents polio
- Meningococcal: Protects against meningitis and bloodstream infections
- MMR: Prevents serious illness from measles, mumps, and rubella
- Pneumococcal: Protects against pneumonia, meningitis, sepsis, and more
- Rotavirus: Protects against rotavirus, a gastrointestinal infection
For more information, review the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule.
- Mpox: Recommended for people with certain high-risk conditions to protect against monkeypox infection
- Pneumococcal: Recommended at 60+ to protect against pneumonia
- Shingles: Recommended at 50+ to prevent painful shingles outbreaks
- Td/Tdap booster: Recommended every ten years to protect against tetanus
For more information on adult vaccines, visit the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
*In alphabetical order
Vaccine resources
Recommended childhood vaccines
The American Academy of Pediatrics is a trusted resource for child and adolescent vaccine recommendations. Learn more, then talk to your provider about which ones are right for your family.
Recommended adult vaccines
Learn more about adult vaccines and talk with your provider about which ones are right for you.