Immunizations

Immunizations

Being a parent is a big job, and one of your main concerns is to keep your child healthy. That’s why it’s so important to have your child vaccinated to help protect them from harmful diseases. Give your child a lifetime of protection by keeping them up-to-date with their vaccinations.

Childhood Immunization

Babies and young children cannot fight many infections. The goal is to encourage parents to immunize their keiki who are 12 years old and younger. Immunizations start at birth and many should be completed before a child becomes 2 years old. Children need a few more immunizations before starting kindergarten and between ages 4 and 6. Children ages 11 to 12 should “catch up” on immunizations they did not receive on time.

Adult and At-risk Immunization

Age and chronic conditions may increase your risk of flu and pneumonia. It is recommended that all people ages 50 and older receive the influenza vaccine every year, and everyone 65 years and older receive the pneumococcal vaccine at least once in their lifetime.

People ages 2 through 64 who have chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, alcoholism, AIDS, or HIV should receive one influenza vaccination every year and one pneumococcal vaccination prior to age 65. For people ages 2 through 64 who have asthma, only the influenza vaccination each year is recommended.

During the fall, HMSA sends immunization fliers to members who are at increased risk for flu. The fliers include information about influenza vaccination and encourage members to call their doctor to make an appointment or to get a vaccination at one of the community clinics.

Eligibility
All HMSA members 12 years old and younger.

All HMSA members 50 years old and older.

HMSA members with asthma, diabetes, or heart disease.

Fees
All HMSA plans fully cover all recommended immunizations for children up to age 5. Immunizations for older children may require a standard copayment depending on their plan coverage. Under the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program, HMSA QUEST members can get free immunizations through age 20.

Akamai Advantage and 65C Plus members may receive influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations free of charge through their health plan participating provider. For members in other HMSA plans, influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations may require a standard copayment, depending on their plan coverage.

Enrollment
Members do not need to enroll in this program. All eligible members will automatically receive the annual immunization flier.