VFC
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Vaccines for Children program |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Medical, Government & Politics |
VFC has two meanings. It stands for Vaccines for Children program (pediatric & neonatal) or Vaccines for Children (public program).
Meanings of VFC at a glance
| # | VFC stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaccines for Children program | Medical › Pediatric & Neonatal |
| 2 | Vaccines for Children | Government & Politics › Public Program |
1. Vaccines for Children program
Medical · Pediatric & Neonatal Abbreviations
US federal program that provides vaccines at no cost to children 18 and younger who are Medicaid-eligible, uninsured, underinsured or American Indian or Alaska Native. Participating clinics receive vaccines from the CDC and may charge only an administration fee.
Example: VFC-eligible (Medicaid); vaccines drawn from VFC stock and logged per inventory rules.
Created by Congress in 1993 and launched in 1994 after a measles resurgence revealed gaps in childhood immunization. About half of US children are eligible. Vaccines covered are those recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Clinics must keep VFC and private vaccine stock separate.
2. Vaccines for Children
Government & Politics · Public Program Abbreviations
Federal program that provides recommended childhood vaccines at no cost to children who are Medicaid-eligible, uninsured, underinsured or American Indian or Alaska Native, through enrolled doctors' offices and clinics. About half of US children are eligible.
Example: The clinic is a VFC provider, so the shots were free and only an administration fee applied.
Created in 1993 after a measles resurgence, it began in 1994 and is funded through Medicaid. The CDC buys vaccines at discounted prices and distributes them to states. Vaccines are added to VFC by votes of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which links the program to ACIP recommendations.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.