What is Recertification?

Each year, VFC Providers renew their participation in the VFC Program by updating their provider profile, completing all required EZIZ trainings, and signing new provider agreements. In California, recertification is completed online at myCAvax.

Requirements change slightly each year. Review the Recertification Process (PDF) and Recertification FAQs for the most up-to-date information. 

Who needs to recertify?

All enrolled providers must recertify annually to satisfy federal requirements for receiving VFC vaccines.

When is Recertification?

Recertification launches in December. Providers have about a month to complete the process. The California VFC Program sends information a few weeks before the process begins. Additionally, VFC Customer Service Representatives are always available to answer questions.

Who needs to complete EZIZ required training?

Providers, including key practice staff assuming key program roles, are required to complete online training that satisfies federal educational requirements. New lessons, or a review of previous lessons, may be required to keep providers informed of updated requirements.  Providers may also be able to test out. 

How should providers prepare?

Most information is pre-populated in the online recertification form. To prepare, gather any updated information. (See Recertification Worksheet.)

• names and contact information for key practice staff
• medical license numbers and National Provider IDs (NPI) numbers
• number of VFC- and non-VFC-eligible children to be immunized in the coming year based on previous year’s data
• shipping address, delivery days, and hours
• brands/models of refrigerators and freezers storing VFC vaccines
• type, serial number, and calibration expiration date of primary and backup data loggers
• providers with prescription-writing privileges who administer VFC vaccines