Illinois Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program

The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program is a federally funded, state administered program that provides free vaccines to eligible children ages 18 and younger. Vaccines are provided at no cost to the provider or the patient. Providers are able to charge an administration fee for the vaccine.

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is responsible for administering the VFC program within the state excluding the City of Chicago. The Chicago Department of Public Health is responsible for administering the VFC program within Chicago city limits. For more information on the City of Chicago program, please visit http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/cdph/supp_info/infectious/vfc.html.

Program Requirements

The following guidance and tools are supplied to Illinois VFC providers for the administration of the VFC program.

• Illinois VFC Program Manual (coming soon)
• IDPH Vaccine Management Plan Template
• IDPH Vaccine Loss and Replacement Policy
• IDPH Fraud and Abuse Policy (coming soon)

Program Enrollment

VFC Illinois Enrollment Guidance

VFC Illinois Provider Enrollment Form

VFC Illinois Provider Enrollment Form for FQHC, RHC or LHDs

Program Forms

2012-2013 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Order Form

Patient Eligibility Screening Form

Temperature Log

Vaccine Order, Inventory, Accountability Form

Vaccine Storage and Handling Questionnaire

Vaccine Transfer Form

Waste to be Returned Form

Vaccine Loss and Replacement

Please email questions regarding the program requirements or vaccine orders to dph.vaccines@illinois.gov.

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