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Welcome to the CountyCare
Immunization Hub!

Use this information to learn about immunizations and vaccinations available to protect the health of you and your loved ones.

CountyCare covers immunizations at no cost to members. These safe, preventive measures work by preparing your immune system to fight off serious infections before they can cause illness.

CountyCare rewards members for completing healthy activities.

Members can earn cash on their Visa Rewards Cards after receiving certain vaccines.

Visit our rewards page to view rewards available for completing vaccines.
Rewards

0-2Years Old

  • Birth
  • Hep B
  • 2 Months
  • DTaP, Hep B, PCV,
    RV, Hib, IPV
  • 4 Months
  • DTaP, Hib, PCV, RV, IPV
  • 6 Months
  • DTaP, Hep B, IPV,
    PCV, Hib, RV
  • COVID vaccine (one per year)
  • 12 Months
  • MMR, Hep A, VAR
  • 15-18 Months
  • DTap, Hib, PCV, Hep A, any remaining immunizations

2-18Years Old

  • Flu shot (one per year)
  • COVID vaccine (one per year)
  • HPV vaccine
  • Tdap vaccine
  • Meningococcal
    vaccine & booster
  • Varicella vaccine

19-64Years Old

  • Flu shot (one per year)
  • COVID vaccine (one per year)
  • HPV vaccine
  • Shingles vaccine
    (over 50)
  • Td or Tdap vaccine
    (booster shot
    every 10 years)
  • Hepatitis B vaccine

65+Years Old

  • Flu shot (one per year)
  • COVID vaccine (one per year)
  • Pneumococcal vaccination
  • Shingles vaccine
    (over 50)
  • Td or Tdap vaccine
    (booster shot
    every 10 years)
  • RSV vaccine
What to know if you’re pregnant
Which vaccine is right for me?

Your primary care doctor will be able to review your choices with you. In the meantime, Ensure your health is a priority by staying current on your vaccinations.

Where do I go for my vaccine?

CountyCare covers vaccines that are medically necessary. They are at no cost to you with no copays or deductibles. View the Find a Provider tool and choose your location to find a provider near you.

Find a Provider
Do we earn rewards for getting a vaccine?

Check our Extra Benefits & Rewards page to view which vaccines can earn you a reward. You can also earn additional rewards for other services.

Extra Benefits & Rewards

More about essential vaccines

What is the flu?

  • Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs, which can affect people at any age.

Who should get the flu vaccine?

  • The flu vaccine is available to all persons, 6 months or older.

How often should you get the flu vaccine?

  • The most effective method to prevent flu is to get a flu vaccine each year – during flu season from October through May.

Where to get your annual flu shot?

  • CountyCare members can visit their primary care provider, pediatrician or in-network pharmacy to receive their flu shot.

Can I earn Visa cash rewards for getting my annual flu shot?

  • CountyCare members 6 to 24 months can receive $75. Members 2 years and older can receive $25.

What is COVID-19?

  • COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus and is spread by droplets containing the virus. Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, and respiratory symptoms.

Who can get the COVID-19 vaccine?

  • COVID-19 vaccines are now available for ages 6 months and older. A parent or guardian must be present for children under 18.

How often should you get the COVID-19 vaccine?

  • Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends everyone aged 5 and older should get 1 dose of an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against serious illness from COVID-19.

Where to get your annual COVID-19 vaccine

  • CountyCare members can visit their primary care provider, pediatrician or in-network pharmacy to receive their COVID-19 vaccine.

Can I earn Visa cash rewards for getting my COVID-19 vaccine?

  • CountyCare members can earn a $50 reward for their annual COVID-19 vaccine.

What is Human Papillomavirus (HPV)?

  • HPV is a common virus that can cause cancers later in life. HPV is spread through intimate skin-to-skin contact.

Who should get the HPV Vaccine?

  • Everyone between the ages of 9 and 45

How often should you get the HPV vaccine?

  • CDC recommends 2 doses of HPV vaccine at ages 11–12 years. HPV vaccination can be started at age 9 years.

Can I earn Visa cash rewards for getting my HPV vaccine?

  • CountyCare members can earn $25 for the first dose and $50 for the second dose.

What is Measles?

  • Measles is an extremely infectious respiratory disease and can be spread in situations where unvaccinated persons are in close quarters. Symptoms start with cough, fever and then a skin rash shows up. Measles has been identified in the City of Chicago.

Who should get the Measles vaccine?

  • Everyone aged 2 and under

When should you get the HPV vaccine?

  • The CDC recommends two doses of the MMR vaccine are recommended by doctors as the best way to protect against measles, mumps, and rubella. The first dose is recommended before 15-month-olds.

Can I earn Visa cash rewards for getting my measles vaccine?

  • CountyCare members can earn $10 for the measles vaccine.

What are childhood immunizations?

  • Routine childhood immunizations and well child visits are key to a healthy lifestyle. Childhood immunizations include Hepatitis B, Rotavirus, Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis, Haemophilus influenzae type b, Pneumococcal conjugate, Inactivated poliovirus, Measles, mumps, rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis A.

Who should get childhood immunizations?

  • Children aged 2 and under

When should you get childhood immunizations?

  • Vaccines can be administered from birth to 2 years old. Schedule an appointment with your child’s primary care provider (PCP) for immunizations and school physicals.

Can I earn Visa cash rewards for getting my childhood immunizations?

  • CountyCare members can earn $135 for completing the vaccinations.
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