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 are posted below, under New or Updated Resources. Forms that are used often are listed under the Frequently Used Materials section.

New Resource

• Guidance for Vaccinating Children during the 2012 Pentacel® and Daptacel® Shortage    (5/14/12)

Frequently Used Materials 

• Vaccine Storage & Handling Loss Report   (4/16/12) 
• Combined Guidance for Storage, Handling and Transport of Varicella-Containing Vaccine   (4/6/12)
• ACIP/VFC Resolution: Vaccines to Prevent Human Papillomavirus   (Dec. 2011)
• CDC Vaccine Storage & Handling Guide   (Dec. 2011) 
• Vaccine Preparation and Administration    (12/27/11)
• Vaccine Storage and Handling    (12/22/11)
• Emergency Response Plan and Worksheet   (2011/2012)
• VFC Provider Enrollment Form   (2011/2012)
• Universal HepB Vaccination Program for Newborns - Hospital Enrollment Form   (2011/2012)
• High Risk Hepatitis A and B Program Provider Enrollment Form   (2011/2012) 

The VFC Resource Book (updated November 2011) 

• Table of Contents   (pdf) 9/1/11
• Section I - Program Overview  (pdf)  11/8/11
• Section II - Providers   (Word)  11/8/11
• Section III - Vaccine Management   (Word) 11/8/11
• Section IV - Resources  (pdf) 9/1/11
• Section V - Vaccine Information Statements (pdf) 11/8/11
• Definitions (pdf) 1/09

Resources for Parents 

• Order VFC posters and tear pads for your office   (11/23/10)
• Vaccines for your Child   (Vaccines for Children program brochure for parents)    (6-10) 
• Order   Vaccines for your Child brochures - free of charge

For more information
If you have any questions regarding the Vaccines for Children program, please contact your local health department.