Childhood Immunizations – Vaccines for Children Program
The Vaccines For Children (VFC) Program covers vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Children thru 18 yrs. of age that meet at least one of the following criteria are eligible for VFC Program vaccines:
Ø Children enrolled in Medicaid (M)
Ø Children who do not have insurance (NI)
Ø Children who are American Indian (NA) or Alaskan Native (AN) – as defined by the Indian Health Services Act
Ø Children who have health insurance that does not cover vaccine (UNIN)
These children can receive VFC vaccine at the Beckley-Raleigh County Health Department.
Ensuring that no VFC eligible child contacts a vaccine-preventable disease because of his or her parent’s inability to pay for the vaccine or its administration is the goal of the VFC Program.
Other Information For Parents
Centers for Disease Control Parent's Guide to Immunizations
Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
10 Things to Know about Immunizations
For further information, other VFC questions, administration fees or to schedule an appointment,
please call (304) 256-7329 weekdays (except holidays) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Adult Immunizations
Some people think shots are just for kids. But....older adults also need shots to protect their health. Call today for advice on any of the following adult immunizations to help prevent serious health problems:
Ø Td (tetanus and diphtheria), Tdap (tetanus, diptheria and pertussis)
Ø MMR (measles, mumps and rubella)
Ø Hepatitis A
Ø Hepatitis B
Ø Hepatitis A/B
Ø Influenza
Ø Pneumonia
Adult Immunization Services are provided weekdays (except holidays) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For further information, please call (304) 252-8531, Extension 0.