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2019

Program Letters

2020 Vaccines for Children (VFC) Recertification December 20
2020 VFC Recertification is Coming Soon! Start Planning Now December 6
- Recertification Worksheet
Immunization Quality Improvement for Providers(IQIP) Program November 19
Vaccine Management During Power Shut-off September 26
2019-20 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Information September 5
Planning for the 2019-2020 VFC Flu Season August 29
-Get Your Practice Ready for the 2019-20 Flu Season
-Vaccine Supply, Shipping Update, and Service Center Closures
Initial Flu Vaccine Order Form is Now Available! July 26
-Flu Order Confirmation Quick Guide
-Flu Order Confirmation FAQs
New School Immunization Requirements Reminder June 13
Importance of MMR Vaccination before Overseas Travel March 7
-Think Measles Flyer
-Traveled Recently? Measles Flyer
2019 Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons 0 Through 18 Years March 1
2019 Program Provider Operations Manual (POM) February 21
-POM Replacement Pages

Program Updates

Register Now for TEAch Webinar- Childhood Immunization Schedule: What’s New for 2020 February 20
Customer Service Center Updates February 12
Your VFC Mid-Season Flu Progress Report is coming soon! January 28
2020 VFC Recertification Deadline Extension January 17
ACTION REQUIRED: Only 7 days left before VFC Recertification is due! January 13
Customer Service Center Updates December 2
Register Now for VFC TEAch: Protect Your Vaccines, Protect Your Patients Nov 22
Customer Service Center Updates November 5
Vaccine Management During a Power Outage or Emergency October 29
Additional Influenza Vaccine Ordering System Now Available October 17
Update: Vaccine Management During Public Safety Power Shut-off Notices October 10
Reminder: Vaccine Management During Public Safety Power Shut-off October 8
Flu Vaccine Supply & Customer Service Center Closures September 26
Submit Your Initial VFC Flu Vaccine Order by August 9th, 2019 August 1
Customer Service Center Closures & Return Expired Influenza Vaccine July 1

Vaccine Tips

Recertification Due January 20 January 6
2020 Recertification will launch soon December 12
Increase Your IZ Coverage Rates November 21
Flu is No Treat October 31
Digital Data Loggers (DDLs) help protect vaccines September 18
Preparing for Natural Disasters July 18
Vaccine Accountability June 13
Traveling Abroad – Think MMR! May 10

2018

Program Letters

Pre-Book VFC Flu Vaccine for the Upcoming 2019-2020 Influenza Season January 23
2019 VFC Recertification Letter, December 2018
-Program Participation Requirements at a Glance
-Recertification Instructions
-Recertification Worksheet
-Survey Findings Flyer
2019 VFC Recertification is Coming Soon! Start Planning Now, November 26
-Recertification Worksheet
-Register for Webinar: Be Certain for VFC Recertification 2019, November 11
2018-2019 Supplemental Influenza Vaccine Ordering, October 17
VFC 2018-19 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Information, September 19
Initial Flu Vaccine Order Form is Now Available!, August 8
-Flu Order Confirmation Quick Guide
-Flu Order Confirmation FAQs
Planning for 2018-2019 Flu Season, July 20
-Get Your Practice Ready
Provider Operations Manual and VFC Binder, April 27
2018 Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons 0 through 18 Years, March 15
2018 Temperature Monitoring Requirements & Resources, February 27
2018 Recertification, January 31
- Instructions
- Program Participation Requirements At A Glance
- Recertification Worksheet

Program Updates

Submit Your Initial VFC Flu Vaccine Order by August 9th, 2019 August 1
Customer Service Center Closures & Return Expired Influenza Vaccine July 1
TEAch Webinar: July 24th, 2019. Register Now! June 28
2019-2020 Flu Pre-book Confirmation Emails Coming Soon! May 31
-Pre-Book FAQs Talking Points
Supplemental flu ordering is now closed May 31
Measles Activity in California and VFC Call Center Closures March 28
2018-2019 VFC Flu Vaccine Update March 22
Afternoon TEAch Webinar: 2019 Immunization Schedule-Register today! March 8
2019 Immunization Schedules Now Out and February & March Call Center Closures February 14
Time Sensitive: 2019-2010 VFC Flu-Book Due 1-31-19 January 29
Influenza Activity is Elevated Nationwide, Widespread in California January 16
2019 VFC Recertification Due January 21, 2019, January 4
Recertification Reminder, December 21
Flu Vaccine Update, November 29
Customer Service Center Closures and Holiday Shipping Schedule, November 16
Flu Vaccine Shipping and Supplemental Flu Ordering Update, October 11
VFC Customer Service Center Closures for October and November, October 11
Action Required: Additional VFC Influenza Vaccine Week of 10/8/18, October 4
2018-19 Influenza Vaccine Supply and Shipping Update September 18
2018-19 Influenza Vaccine Supply and Shipping Notification September 14
VFC Customer Service Center Closures for September August 31
Initial Flu Confirmation General Reminder August 15
June/July Program Updates June 18
June 18 & 19 Afternoon TEAch with VFC: New Digital Data Logger Webinar June 5
May VFC Program Updates May 16
VFC Recertification Due March 2, 2018, February 22
Important Flu Vaccine Update, January 26

Email Notifications

Recertification is Due Today! March 2
Flu Messages for Providers to Parents, February 28
Physician Alert: Influenza and Sepsis, February 26
VFC Recertification Due March 2, 2018, February 22
2018 VFC Recertification Reminder & Helpful Tips February 16
Important Flu Vaccine Update, January 26
Important Flu Vaccine Supply Update, January 10

Vaccine Tips

National Immunization Awareness Month August 8
April 27-May 4 is National Infant Immunization Week April 5
Preteen Vaccine Week is March 3-9 March 1
Spread love, not flu February 7
VFC Recertification Deadline January 14
National Influenza Vaccination Week December 10
National Gratitude Month, November 16
Flu is No Treat, October 22
Important Pediatric Flu Vaccine Reminder, September 20
August is National Immunization Awareness Month August 13
Documenting Vaccines Correctly, July 27
Power Outages, June 20
Always Use VFC-Compliant Storage Units May 14
April 21-28 is National Infant Immunization Week April 17
Daylight Savings Time Begins March 11, March 2
Recertification Deadline is March 2 February 16
Happy New Year, January 19

2017

VFC Letter: 2018 VFC recertification is COMING SOON! Start planning now-all providers must be compliant with digital data logger requirements! December 21
VFC Memo: EZIZ Lesson & Recertification Available in Late January 2018December 11
VFC Customer Service Center Closures and Shipping Schedule December 1
Vaccine Tips: National Influenza Vaccination Week December 1
Vaccine Tips: Digital Data Loggers are required for continued VFC participationNovember 13
VFC Memo: Customer Service Center: Closures and Holiday Shipping ScheduleNovember 9
VFC Letter: 2017-2018 Supplemental Influenza Vaccine Ordering and Supply Update October 27
Influenza Vaccine Supply and Shipping Update October 17
Vaccine Tips: Inspect every vaccine shipment as soon as it arrives October 5
Additional Doses of Influenza Vaccine is Shipping Next Week! September 26
VFC 2017-18 Influenza Vaccine Supply and Shipping Update September 18
Get Your Practice Ready for the 2017-2018 Influenza Season September 18
VFC Letter: 2017-18 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Information September 15
VFC Program Updates September 11
Vaccine Tips: September is National Preparedness Month September 8
VFC Program Updates August 21
Vaccine Tips: Digital Data Loggers August
VFC Letter: 2017-2018 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Ordering Instructions August 16
- VFC Flu Order Confirmation Quick Guide for 2017-2018
- VFC 2017-2018 Flu Order Confirmation FAQs
VFC Memo: We are gearing up for flu, so should you! July 31
Vaccine Tips: Diseases make terrible souvenirs July 21
VFC Memo: New Shipping Material for McKesson Shipments July 14
VFC Letter: Update Practice Information Link – Now Available! July 13
VFC Program Updates June 28
Vaccine Tips – Expiration Dates June 20
VFC Program Important Reminder June 13
VFC Letter: Quadracel is now available May 30
- Vaccine Fact Sheet
- Immunization Schedule with Combination Vaccines
Vaccine Tips: May is Toddler Immunization Month May
VFC Program Updates May 17
VFC Letter: General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization May 2
VFC Program Updates April 14
Vaccine Tips: April 22-29 in National Infant Immunization Week April 5
Vaccine Tips: Regular Staff Meetings March 3
VFC Customer Service Center March Closures March 6
Vaccine Tips – VFC Eligibility Reminder
VFC Program Letter: 2017 Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons 0 Through 18 Years February 17
- Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents Aged 18 Years or Younger, UNITED STATES, 2017
VFC Program Letter: HPV 2 Dose Schedule February 15
- Tips & Tools for Improving HPV Vaccination
Severe Influenza Illness Reported: Ensure Your Patients are Protected February 3
Hiberix™ (Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) Conjugate Vaccine) Primary Series and Booster Dose January 25
Tenivac® Supply Issues and New Td (Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids-Adsorbed), Grifols, Option January 20
Vaccine Tips – January 27th is Recertification Deadline January 17
VFC Vaccine Supply Update January 5

2016

2017 Vaccines for Children (VFC) Recertification December 21
- 2017 Program Participation Requirements at a Glance
- 2017 VFC Recertification Worksheet
Vaccine Tips for December – Fight the Flu December 9
2017 VFC Recertification Coming Soon! December 6
Protect Older Adults with Flu Vaccine Today December 5
VFC Customer Service Center Closures and Shipping Schedule for December 2016 & January 2017 Dec 1
Vaccine Tips – Check Vaccine Shipments November 29
Protect pregnant women with influenza vaccine November 22
SHOTS for Reporting Out of Range Vaccine Storage Temperatures November 21
VFC Letter: 2017 VFC Recertification is COMING SOON! Start planning now November 10
Worksheet
VFC Customer Service Center Closure November 8
Additional VFC Fluzone 0.5 Syringes Shipping This Week November 2
ACIP Recommends 2 Doses for HPV Vaccine October 28
Additional VFC Flu Doses Shipping This Week October 26
2016-2017 VFC Supplemental Influenza Vaccine Ordering Letter October 25
2016-2017 VFC Supplemental Ordering Quick Guide October 25
Vaccine Tips for October – Medical Assistants Recognition Week October 18
VFC 2016-17 Influenza Vaccine Supply and Shipping Update October 14
VFC 2016-17 Influenza Vaccine Supply and Shipping Update October 6
VFC Vaccine Storage Unit Requirements September 30
Additional VFC Flu Doses Shipping this Week September 27
Vaccine Tips – Influenza Vaccine for Staff September 22
VFC 2016-17 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Information Letter September 8
Get your practice ready for the receipt of VFC influenza vaccine September 8
Flu Vaccine Supply-Shipping Update September 8
VFC 2016-2017 Influenza Season Update and Customer Service Center Closure August 31
Vaccine Tips- Transporting Vaccine August 16
Due August 12, 2016 - 2016-2017 VFC Flu Vaccine Order Confirmation August 5
Order Confirmation Quick Guide for 2016-2017 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine August 2
2016-2017 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Ordering Instructions August 2
VFC Influenza Vaccine Update and Customer Service Center Closure July 23
Vaccine Tips – Checking Vaccine Expiration July 15
VFC 2015-2016 Flu Vaccine Return and 2016-2017 Flu Vaccine Update June 30
Vaccine Tips for June – Have a great summer! June 29
2016-2017 Flu Season – FluMist Availability through VFC June 24
VFC Pentacel® Vaccine Supply Delay – Status Update May 27
VFC Customer Service Center Closures and Supplemental Flu Ordering May 24
Vaccine Tips – Data Logger Reminder May 11
Vaccine Tips – Protect your Vaccines April 15
2016 Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons 0–18 Years April 8
VFC Customer Service Center Closed for Cesar Chavez Holiday March 23
Vaccine Tips – Receiving Vaccine Shipments March 21
Vaccine Tips – Recertification Reminder February 5
VFC Flu Update – Flu Season Begins: Severe Influenza February 4
2016 VFC Recertification Reminder, Vaccine Supply Update, and February Call Center Schedule January 28
Vaccine Tips – Happy New Year January 22
VFC Letter: 2016 Recertification January 14
Recertification Instructions
VFC 2016 Requirements At A Glance
Recertification Worksheet
US Flu Season Beginning to Increase January 7

2015

Vaccine Tips – New 2016 Temperature Logs December 28
VFC Letter: Temporary Decrease in the Pentacel Vaccine Supply December 23
HPV Cancer Prevention – Webinar for Healthcare Professionals December 21
VFC Letter: New Temperature Monitoring Resources for 2016 December 17
2015-2016 Influenza Vaccine Supply Update December 16
2016 VFC Recertification is Coming Soon! December 15
Pentacel® Vaccine Supply Delays December 10
2015-2016 Influenza Vaccine Supply Update December 8
VFC Customer Service Center Closures & Shipping Schedule for December 2015 & January 2016 November 23
VFC Letter: 2016 Recertification November 20
Attachment: 2016 Recertification Worksheet
VFC Letter: Call-to-action Second Dose MCV4 November 19
Vaccine Tips – Temperature Log Accuracy November 13
2015-2016 Influenza Vaccine Supply Update November 4
VFC Customer Service Center Closures & Shipping Schedule for November 2015 November 4
2015-2016 Influenza Vaccine Supply Update October 28
Vaccine Tips – VFC Requirements October 28
2015-2016 Influenza Vaccine Supply Update October 22
VFC 2015-2016 Supplemental Influenza Vaccine Ordering and Vaccine Supply Update October 16
VFC 2015-2016 Supplemental Flu Ordering Quick Guide October 16
VFC Program 2015-2016 Influenza Vaccine Supply Update October 7
VFC Program 2015-2016 Influenza Vaccine Supply Update September 28
Vaccine Tips- 2015-2016 Flu Vaccine Shipment Reminder September 17
2015-2016 Influenza Vaccine Supply Update and Call Center Hours September 10
2015-2016 Seasonal Flu Vaccine Information September 10
Attachments: Flu Vaccine Guide, Usage Log, VIS (inactivated), VIS (live)
VFC Program Influenza Vaccine Supply Update Sept 4
MenB-4C and MenB-FHbp Meningococcal Serogroup B (MenB) Vaccines Are Now Available from VFC August 27
Vaccine Tips – Check delivery days and times August 20
Vaccine Tips – National Immunization Awareness Month August 7
Final Flu Reminder July 30
Flu Confirmation Quick Guide July 30
2015-2016 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Ordering Instructions July 17
Vaccine Tips – Calibrating your Thermometers July 10
VFC 2014-2015 Flu Return and 2015-2016 Flu Update June 30
VFC Letter -Gardasil 9, Nine-Valent HPV Vaccine Available June 11
Vaccine Tips – Keep it Simple – Using Combination Vaccines June 9
VFC Customer Service Center hours in June May 28
VFC Vaccine Supply Update May 15
VFC Customer Service Hours 2014-2015 Influenza Vaccine Update May 6
Vaccine Tips – How often to order vaccines – May 5
Vaccine Tips – April 18-25 is Natl Infant Immunization Week; May is Toddler Immunization Month April 14
VFC Customer Service Center Closed April 14th from 12:00-5:00 April 14
Vaccine Tips – Daylight Savings March 2
Vaccine Tips – 2015 VFC Certification Extended, Feb 18
VFC Letter – VFC On-line Ordering System Upgrade Completed, Feb. 17
VFC Letter – Recommended Immunization Schedule and Annual Mailing Feb. 13
VFC Letter – Current Measles Outbreak – Resources for VFC Providers and Patients, Feb. 5
VFC Websites will be down Friday 2/6 for Critical Maintenance, Feb. 4
Vaccine Tips – Feb. 8-14 – Preteen Vaccine Week, Jan. 26
2015 VFC Recertification, Jan. 15
VFC Letter – 2015 Recertification is Now Available, Jan. 9

2014

2013

Product Marketing that cites the VFC Program 2013/12/26
2014 VFC Recertification is Available 2013/12/19
Vaccine Tips – Recertification Reminder 2013/12/17
Annual VFC Recertification 2013/12/11
2014 VFC Requirements At-A-Glance; Recertification Instructions
New & Updated Vaccine Management Resources 2013/12/10
VFC Holiday Schedule-Customer Service Center and Vaccine Shipping Dec/ Jan 2013/12/3
Influenza Vaccine Update 2013/11/26
November Vaccine Tips 2013
VFC Required Training 2013/11/15
Influenza Vaccine Update 2013/11/14
Temperature Monitoring Requirements and New Resources 2013/10/28
October Vaccine Tips VIS 2013/10/28
Supplemental VFC Flu Vaccine Ordering is Now Available 2013/10/23
VFC Customer Service Center Operation Hours Oct/Nov 2013/10/17
Vaccine Tips-Medical Assistants Week-October 21-25 2013
Additional VFC Influenza Vaccine Shipments 2013/10/10
VFC Update 2013/10/4
September Vaccine Tips 2013
Vaccine Information Statement Update 2013/9/27
Vaccine Supply Update 2013/9/26
Limited Call Center Operation 2013/9/6
2013-2014 Seasonal Flu Update 2013/8/27
Vaccine Supply Update 2013/8/26
2013-2014 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Information 2013/8/23
FMQ Replacement Program
Pediarix^® and Pentacel^® Supply Update 2013/8/15
August Vaccine Tips 2013- Vaccine Inventory
DTaP Practices Survey 2013/7/31
Influenza Vaccine Order Reminder 2013/07/08
On-line Ordering and Call Center Update 2013/07/03
Response to Power Outages 2013/06/28
June Vaccine Tips 2013
2013-2014 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Ordering Instructions 2013/06/25
VFC Provider Participation Requirements 2013/06/14
Attachment: VFC Requirements Summary
Return Expired Flu Vaccine 2013/06/13
VFC Call Center Operations Update 2013/6/12
Hepatitis A Warning
May Vaccine Tips 2013
April Vaccine Tips 2013
IZB Letter Pediarix Vaccine Supply 2013/04/23
VFC Pediarix Vaccine Supply 2013/04/23
Pentacel Vaccine Order Update 2013/04/15
Pentacel Unavailable for Ordering 2013/4/11
VFC Update & Call Center Closure Notification 2013/04/5
March Vaccine Tips 2013/03/25
VFC March/April Schedule 2013/03/20
2013 Recommended IZ Schedule 2013/02/20
VFC Flu Vaccine Update 2013/02/06
IZB Letter Flu Vaccine Thimerosal Exemption 2013/02/06
VFC 2013 Recertification Due February 8th 2013 2013/2/6
VFC Flu Vaccine Supply Update 2013/01/25
January Vaccine Tips 2013/01/25
Flu Update 2013/01/14
VFC 2013 Recertification Instructions 2013/01/7
VFC 2013 Recertification 2013/01/7

2012

December Holiday Schedule 2012/12/11
November Vaccine Tips 2012/11/29
317 Policy Change 2012/11/20
FluMist Replacement Program 2012/11/20
VFC Flu Vaccine Supply Update 2012/11/20
MMRV Available Again 2012/11/20
VFC November Holiday Schedule 2012/11/19
Supplemental Flu Ordering 2012/10/16
National Vaccine Error Reporting 2012/10/03
VFC Pentacel Increased Shortage 2012/10/02
VFC Supplemental Flu Ordering Now Available 2012/09/27
Pentacel Shortage 2012/09/25
Limited Call Center Operation 2012/09/24
Seasonal Flu Vaccine Update 2012/09/13
2012-2013 Seasonal Flu Vaccine Update 2012/08/22
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Information 2012/08/20
317 Policy Change Q&A (CDC) August 2012
Vaccine Tips: Expired Vaccine is Wasted Vaccine July 2012
2012/2013 Influenza Vaccine Order Confirmation 2012/07/09
VFC Eligibility Screening and Documentation Requirements & CAIR Changes 2012/06/27
2012-2013 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Ordering Instructions 2012/06/18
Vaccine Supply Update 2012/06/15
Office of the Inspector General Report Regarding the Program’s Vulnerabilities in Vaccine Management 2012/06/07
Also see:
OIG Vaccine Management Report: Talking Points for Providers
Vaccine Tips: Storage and Handling Resources Available on EZIZ.org June 2012
Vaccine Tips: Tdap for 7th Graders! May 2012
Temporary Decrease in Pentacel® Vaccine Supply Fax 2012/05/01
Temporary Decrease in Pentacel® Vaccine Supply 2012/04/26
Immunization Schedule Using Pentacel During 2012 Shortage 2012/05/11
Vaccine Tips: NIIW & TIM April 2012
Limited Call Center Operation 2012/04/05
Influenza Update 2012/03/14
Vaccine Tips: CDC’s 1st Online National Immunization Conference March 2012
Recommended ACIP Childhood and Adolescent Immunizations Schedules, 2012; Reminder, Ongoing Pertussis (Tdap) School Requirements for 7th Grade Entry; Vaccine Ordering 2012/03/02
Vaccine Tips: Preteen Vaccine Week February 2012
Vaccine Tips: Features of Online Ordering and VFC Office Closure Notice January 2012
Quadrivalent HPV Vaccine (HPV4) Now Routinely Recommended for Males 2012/01/23
REMINDER: VFC Recertification due January 31, 2012 2012/01/20
Influenza Supply Update 2012/01/20
Also see:
MedImmune’s FluMist® 2011-2012 replacement program
Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid, and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine 2012/01/05

2011

Annual Vaccines for Children (VFC) Recertification 2011/12/27
Also see:
Online Recertification Instructions
VIS Updates December 2011
Vaccine Tips: Online Ordering December 2011
Online Ordering Reminder December 2011
Holiday Shipping Schedule December 2011
Order Additional Doses of Flu Vaccine Through Supplemental Ordering 11/30/2011
Vaccine Tips: Monitoring Refrigerator and Freezer Temperatures November 2011
Expanded Indications for MCV4 include High-Risk Children 11/23/2011
Introducing VFC’s Online Ordering System and “MyVFCVaccines” 11/14/2011
Also see:
MyVFCVaccines How-to Guide
Introducing MyVFCVaccines Card
Vaccine Inventory Form
VFC Call Center Operations & Holiday Shipping Schedule November 2011
Vaccine Tips: MA Recognition Week October 2011
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine, 13-valent (PCV13) Supplemental Dose Reminder 10/14/2011
Influenza Vaccine Shipments and Supply Update 10/4/2011
Vaccine Tips: Helpful Reminders about VFC Vaccine Orders September 2011
Influenza Vaccine Shipments and Supply Update 09/27/2011
VFC 2011-2012 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Information August 2011
Also see:
Identifying Influenza Vaccine Chart
Live Intranasal Influenza VIS 2011-2012
Inactivated Influenza VIS 2011-2012
Vaccine Tips: It’s National Immunization Awareness Month! August 2011
Vaccine Tips: Last Reminder… July 2011
Reminder: Deadline for confirming 2011-2012 flu doses is next Wednesday, July 20, 2011 07/13/2011
Change in Shipping Packaging for Varivax® 06/29/2011
2011-2012 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Ordering Instructions 06/27/2011
Vaccine Tips: New Pertussis Vaccine Law (AB354) Reminder June 2011
Vaccine Tips: May is Toddler Immunization Month May 2011
Vaccine Tips: AB354 March 2011
ACIP Recommendations, Schedules, and Tdap School Requirement 03/14/2011
Tdap Requirement for All Students Entering 7th – 12th Grades in 2011-12 School Year 02/11/2011

2010

Annual Vaccines for Children (VFC) Recertification 12/08/2010
2010-2011 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Information 08/23/2010
2010-2011 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Ordering Instructions 07/22/2010
FDA Revises Recommendations for Rotarix 05/18/2010
Menveo Vaccine Available | Cervarix too 05/05/2010
Recent Communications and Updated Forms 04/1/2010
PCV13 Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Available 03/24/2010
Temporary Rotarix Suspension 3/23/2010
Pedvax HIB Returns to Market 03/18/2010
Vaccine Storage Capacity Expansion Program Letter and Form 02/18/2010
2010 Recommended IZ Schedule Letter 02/10/2010
Refrigerator/Freezer Marketing Communications 02/10/2010

2009

Vaccine Storage Equipment Requirements Effective July 2009 05/09/09
Supplemental 2009-2010 Seasonal Flu Vaccine
Hib Conjugate Vaccine Now Available 11/10/09
Vaccine Storage Equipment Requirements Effective July 2009 05/09/09
VFC Recertification Letter 12/08/09
Hib Conjugate Vaccine Now Available 11/10/09
H1N1 Vaccine and Thimerosal Doctor Notification 10/15/2009
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Letter 09/08/09
Seasonal Flu Vaccine Availability 08/18/09
Reinstatement of the Hib Booster Dose | CDC Letter to Physicians on Hib Booster Dose | Hib Return to Booster Questions and Answers 07/02/09
Refrigerator Buying Guide 05/09/09
Recommended Immunization Schedule 2009 01/09/09

2008

Kinrix® (DTaP-IPV Combination Vaccine) is Now Available
Rotarix® (Live Attenuated Vaccine) is Now Available
Annual Recertification Memo | Recertification Instructions
Recommendations for Use of Hib-containing Vaccines During the Continued Hib Vaccine Shortage
Pentacel (DTaP-IPV/Hib COMBINATION VACCINE) Is Now Available from VFC
New Vaccine Storage and Handling Guidelines
Influenza Vaccine Availability for VFC Children
2008-2009 Inactivated Influenza Vaccine
2008-2009 Live Intranasal Influenza Vaccine
New Vaccine Storage and Handling Guidelines
Hepatitis A, Varicella, and Flu Vaccine Availability Update
Recommended Immunization Schedule, 2008 (Hib) Vaccine Shortage

2007

Hib Vaccine Shortage
Haemophilus Influenzae, type B (Hib) Shortage
07-08 Flu Season Letter
Updated Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4) and Varicella Recommendations
Recertification Letter
Unavailability of Merck’s MMR-V Vaccine (ProQuad)
Adolescent Vaccine Updates: HPV, Tdap, and MCV4
Final VMBIP Launch Letter
Recommended Immunization Schedules, 2007 (With 2006 ACIP General Recommendations)
VFC Customer Satisfaction Survey

2006

2006 Letters