Program Description
The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program purchases vaccines for
children in certain eligibility groups (see below) who can't afford to buy
vaccines. Doctors can get these vaccines for their patients who qualify by
joining the VFC program in their
state.
The Section 317 Immunization
program assists state and local health departments in purchasing vaccines.
This program serves children and adults who primarily go to health
departments for immunization services but are not eligible for the VFC
program.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be under the
age of 19 years. You must also need financial assistance for health
care/insurance costs, or you, your spouse, parents or children must receive
or be eligible to receive Medicare, or you must be Native American/American
Indian and you or a family member must be enrolled in a federally recognized
American Indian tribe or Alaskan Native village.
Your Next Steps
The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
Victor Negron, Program Operations Branch
Immunization Services Division
National Immunization
Program
Coordinating Center for Infectious
Diseases
Telephone:
404-639-8208
