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Immunizations
appropriate for the child's age and health
history are required by the Healthy Kids program. The Recommended
Childhood Immunization Schedule is updated annually, as approved
by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American
Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Academy of Family
Physicians (AAFP).
Illinois Vaccines For Children Plus (VFC Plus)
Program
A Program for Illinois Physicians
who are interested in providing vaccines 'free of charge' for
eligible Illinois children ages birth through eighteen years is
available. For information regarding this free vaccine program,
contact the Illinois Department of Public Health at 217-785-1455
or 800-526-4372.
Why should I join VFC?
It will enhance your ability to provide government purchased
vaccine to your eligible patients, and reduces your out-of-pocket
costs.
- You can provide all ACIP-recommended vaccines
- You will receive
excellent customer service to address your questions
- It will
minimize your amount of required paperwork
- You will be able
to order vaccine easily, usually submitting your orders
electronically by fax or E-mail
- You don't have to be a Medicaid Provider.
Any provider authorized to prescribe vaccines
under your state law can be a VFC Provider.
Links:
Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention Vaccine for Children's
Program
American Academy of Pediatrics Vaccine information, including
the current recommended immunization schedule
Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention ACIP General
Recommendations on Immunization
Illinois Department of Public Health, Tracking Our Toddler's Shots, The Illinois Immunization Information System
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