Jean Miller
Over 65, Retiree with Active Lifestyle
Jean Miller is over age 65. In fact, she's way over 65. Jean is extremely thankful for a very busy retirement blessed with good health.
Jean gets immunized against influenza every year. She knows at her age, influenza can be life threatening. Complications from influenza infection most often occur among persons 65 years of age and older.1
While no vaccine gives complete protection, studies show influenza immunization reduces hospitalization for pneumonia and influenza between 30 and 70 percent among older people who are not in nursing homes.1 The cost of vaccination for a person 65-plus is covered by Medicare. Many private health insurance plans also pay for influenza immunization.
Immunization is also important for caregivers or people who live with someone 65 years of age and older.1 This includes all health-care workers, household contacts, and out-of-home caregivers for all persons in this age group.1
“Taking care of my health is a big priority. I've seen what complications from influenza can do to someone my age, even someone as healthy as I am, so I get immunized, because I'm not going to take any chances.”