Important information about H1N1:  Medicare will cover immunizations for H1N1 influenza, also called the "swine flu."  There will be no coinsurance or copayment applied to this benefit, and beneficiaries will not have to meet their deductible.  H1N1 influenza vaccine is currently under production and will be available in the Fall of 2009.  For more information on Medicare policy, see the link inside CMS titled, "Medicare and Pandemic Flu."  For more general information on H1N1 virus, see the link outside CMS titled, "General Information on Pandemic Flu."

This section provides links to data sources for researchers interested in both Medicare claims and self-reported data regarding adult immunization.  Systematic reviews to identify interventions to increase immunization rates are also featured, including a CMS report on interventions to promote Medicare preventive benefits and CDC's Guide to Community Preventive Services.

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Related Links Inside CMS
Medicare and Pandemic Flu MCBS Medicare Claims Interactive Database Self-Reported Data
Related Links Outside CMS
General  Information on Pandemic Flu The Community Guide: Vaccine Preventable Diseases Chapter Healthy Aging Report: Interventions CDC Statistics

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