VFC INFORMATION FOR PARENTS 
What is the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program? Vaccines for Children (VFC) is a federal program that provides all routinely recommended vaccines for children from birth through 18 years of age, who meet at least one of the following criteria:  Medicaid-eligible: 
A child who is eligible for the Medicaid program. (For the purposes of the VFC program, the terms "Medicaid-eligible" and "Medicaid enrolled" are equivalent and refer to children who have health insurance covered by a state Medicaid program.) 
 Uninsured: A child who has no health insurance coverage. 
 American Indian or Alaska Native: As defined by the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1603). 
 Underinsured: A child who has health insurance, but the coverage does not include vaccines; a child whose insurance covers only selected vaccines (VFC eligible for non-covered vaccines only). Underinsured children are eligible to receive VFC vaccine only through a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). 
Where can I get the vaccines? VFC vaccines are available through your local health department and in private provider offices. Ask your primary care physician if they participate in VFC and if you are eligible. 
How much would I have to pay? If your child is eligible, you may be asked to pay a small fee for administration of the vaccine, but you will not pay for the vaccine itself. If you are unable to pay this fee, speak with your Primary Care Physician or call the VFC Main Line at (800) 848-3868 for assistance. 
 
For more information visit the Georgia Immunization Office website http://dph.georgia.gov/vaccines-children or call (800) 848-3868 
 
rev. 1.07.14