Vaccines for Children (VFC) Handbook

The Pennsylvania Vaccines for Children Program provides vaccines through a Federal Grant and the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program to public and private immunization providers as part of the national strategy to improve childhood immunization coverage and protect children and adults from vaccine-preventable diseases. 

This Provider Handbook is a comprehensive guide which outlines the procedures and requirements for participation in the Pennsylvania VFC program.  It also contains all forms and documents needed to participate in the program.

        Welcome to the Pennsylvania Vaccines for Children Program   

        Table of Contents

        Section 1 - Introduction   

Section 2 - Enrollment   

Section 3 - Vaccine Ordering  

Section 4 - Vaccine Mgmt and Accountability   

Section 5 - Quality Assurance

Immunization Nurse Locations

State Health Centers

Map of Health Districts

Section 6 - Forms 

Provider Site Enrollment Form

Instructions for Completing the Enrollment Form 
Vaccine Order Form

Influenza Order Form

Patient Eligibility Screening Form 

Fahrenheit Temp. Log   

Celsius Temp. Log

Vaccine Borrowing Report   

Vaccine Disaster Recovery Plan  

Vaccine Incident Report     

Vaccine Return Form       

Vaers Form    

Doses Tracking Form  

Section 7 - Resources and Websites  

Checklist for Storage and Handling 

Don't Be Guilty of Errors  

Maintaining The Cold Chain 

Vaccine Maintenance and Flowchart      

Thermometer Log         

Section 8 - Correspondence

Section 9 - Schedule Information