Is The Zostavax Vaccine Covered By Medicare? 
The Zostavax vaccine , or Herpes Zoster vaccine , is for the prevention of shingles in older persons , those whose health may be fragile , or anyone who wants it . Zostavax vaccine is covered by Medicare Part D , not Medicare Part B . You are responsible for co-pays . It is usually less expensive to get the shingles vaccine at a pharmacy . 