Adults need to keep their vaccinations up to date to stay protected from life-threatening and preventable diseases.
Immunity from childhood vaccines can wear off over time, and as an adult, you're at risk for different diseases. Vaccination is one of the most convenient and safest preventive care measures available.
We accept most forms of health insurance and have many vaccines available for uninsured/underinsured adults. These vaccines include Tetanus (Tdap or Td), Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Pneumococcal Pneumonia, Shingles Vaccine, Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), Varicella, and seasonal influenza.
The following vaccines are usually covered by health insurance:

• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Shingles
• Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
• Influenza
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
• Meningococcal
• Pneumococcal
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)
• Varicella

Medicare Part B will pay for the following:

• Influenza
• Pneumococcal Pneumonia
• Hepatitis B for persons at increased risk of hepatitis
• Tetanus

Medicare Part D plans identify covered vaccines through formularies.

Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage Plan Part C that offers Medicare prescription drug coverage may also have coverage for the following:

• Shingles
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)

To schedule an appointment, or for more information, call:
Hinsdale County:
Shawna Shidler, RN
970-944-0321
shawna@silverthreadphd.org
Mineral County:
Joni Adelman, FNP
719-658-2416
MCNurse@silverthreadphd.org