Unlike routine pediatric vaccines, VFC books a set number of flu doses in advance of the flu season. In order to ensure demand and full utilization of vaccines, each provider is allocated doses. Doses must be confirmed by the announced deadline or vaccines are released into the general supply. Detailed instructions will be provided to all enrolled providers in the annual VFC Program influenza letter.
Vaccine Recommendations
- How to Increase Influenza Vaccine Coverage in Your Clinic: Slides | Recording
- ACIP Recommendations
- Dosing Algorithm for Children Aged 6 Months through 8 Years
- Vaccination of Persons Who Report Allergy to Eggs
Job Aids
- VFC Flu Vaccine Dashboard: What, why, and and how to use your clinic’s customized QI data tool.
- VFC Flu Orders Dashboard (PDF)
- FLU Action Plan: 3 Habits of Highly Successful VFC Clinics
- Tips for Speaking with Parents about Flu Vaccine: How to Address Common Concerns
- Prepare Your Practice to Fight Flu (CDC)
- Influenza Vaccine Identification Guide
- I Got My Flu Shot sticker template | BxW (Avery label 94506)
- Promotional Materials for Patients and Staff