Quality Programs
Encourage Patients to Get Vaccinated
November 6, 2025
Vaccines are a safe and effective way to stop the spread of illnesses and keep people healthy.
LifeWise recommends the following vaccines for adults:
Vaccination
Timing
Flu
Yearly
Tdap
Once as an adult, then every 10 years
Pneumococcal
Once as an adult, then again at 65+ or with certain conditions
Hepatitis
Once for adults under 60
COVID-19
Initial series of vaccinations plus boosters
Next Steps
- Talk to patients about which vaccines are right for their health needs.
- Remind patients to get vaccines using more than one method, like provider patient website messaging and postcards.
- Include messages that address common vaccine concerns.
- Help patients identify where vaccines may be available. LifeWise members can use the Find Care tool to find in-network healthcare providers or pharmacies to get vaccines at no cost.
- Report vaccinations to your state’s immunization information system using electronic medical record integration or secure uploads.