Vaccines for Children - VFC
Vaccines for Children
The Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program helps provide vaccines to children whose parents or guardians may not be able to afford them. This helps ensure that all children have a better chance of getting their recommended vaccinations on schedule. Vaccines available through the VFC Program are those recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). These vaccines protect babies, young children, and adolescents from these diseases.
VFC Program
A child can join the VFC Program from birth through 18 years of age and who meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Medi-Cal Eligible,
- Uninsured, underinsured,
- American Indian or Alaska Native.
Don’t forget to bring your Vaccine Record!
Bring your Vaccine Record to your appointment!
Fees
- Administration Fee - Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program & State (317) Vaccines $10.00
- If the client cannot pay, the administration fee is waived.
- VFC vaccine can only be administered to children from birth through 18 years of age and who meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Medi-Cal Eligible,
- Uninsured, underinsured,
- American Indian & Alaskan Native.
Vaccines Covered under the VFC Program
COVID-19,
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Diphtheria, Tetanus, & Acellular Pertussis (Dtap)
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Haemophilus Influe nnzae Type B (HIB)
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
Seasonal Influenza
Meningococcal Conjugate serogroup A,C,W,Y (MenACWY)
Meningococcal serogroup B (MenB)
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
Pneumococcal Conjugate
Inactivated Poliovirus (IPV)
Rotavirus
Varicella
Tetanus & Diphtheria (TD)
Tetanus Diphtheria, & Acellular Pertussis (Tdap)
Some of these vaccines may be available as combination vaccines:
Kinrix (Dtap/Polio),
Pediarix (Dtap/Polio/Hep. B)
State general funded influenza vaccines can be administered to anyone 6 months and older.
Uninsured & Underinsured Adults (19 years of age and older) are eligible for the following 317 funded vaccines:
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Zoster recombinant (Shingles)
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Meningococcal Conjugate (Men A,C,W,Y)
Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
Pneumococcal Conjugate
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)
Varicella
Find Providers that Offer VFC Near You!
To locate a VFC provider in your area use the EZIZ locater. For more information please contact: (442) 265-1444.