Vaccines for Children (VFC) Resource Book

Agency: Community Health

The Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program Resource Book outlines the program policies and procedures for provider participation and is updated every September. When forms or policies are revised during the year, the revised documents will be posted below.  Check Frequently Used Resources for materials and forms that are used often in your practice.

Vaccines for Children (VFC) Resource Book

• Table of Contents   2/8/13
• Section I - Program Overview   2/22/13
• Section II - Providers   2/22/13
• Section III - Vaccine Management   3/1/13
• Section IV - Resources  9/1/12
• Section V - Vaccine Information Statements   3/4/13

New Forms & Recent Updates

• VFC Provider Profile Form   1/13  
• VFC Vaccine Storage Capacity   4/8/13
• VFC Provider Enrollment Form   1/13
• Vaccine Storage Temperature Log (Fahrenheit)  1/22/13
• Vaccine Storage Temperature Log (Celcius)  1/22/13
• Vaccine Preparation and Administration Chart  1/8/13
• Vaccine Storage and Handling Chart  1/9/13

Frequently Used Resources

• Universal Hep B Vaccination Program for Newborns Provider Profile   2/8/13
• High Risk Hepatitis A & B Program Provider Profile   2/8/13
• Vaccine Storage and Handling Recommendations (CDC)  Nov. 2012
• Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit (CDC)  Nov. 2012
• Vaccine Storage & Handling Loss Report  10/5/12
• Insurance Benefit Worksheet for Vaccines  8/29/12
• Emergency Response Plan and Worksheet  2012/2013
• Storing Vaccine Safely Guidance  6/15/12
• Guidance for Vaccinating Children during the 2012 Pentacel® and Daptacel® Shortage  5/14/12
• Combined Guidance for Storage, Handling and Transport of Varicella-Containing Vaccine  4/6/12

VFC Tip Sheets

Resources for Parents

• Questions Parents Ask About Vaccines and Insurance
• Order VFC posters and tear pads for your office
• Vaccines for your Child - Vaccines for Children program brochure for parents  Nov. 2012
• Order Vaccines for your Child brochures - free of charge

VFC-ACIP Vaccine Resolutions

• Diphtheria, Tetanus & Pertussis VFC Resolution  Oct. 2012
• Influenza VFC Resolution  Oct. 2012
• Meningococcal VFC Resolution  Oct. 2012
• Human Papillomavirus Vaccines VFC Resolution  Dec. 2011

For More Information

If you have questions about the Vaccines for Children program, please contact your local health department.