About the TVFC Program Available at Hill Country Urgent Care
(Excerpts from Texas DSHS web site 11-06-2009)
"Since its inception in 1994, Texas has participated in the Federal Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program. Our version is called the Texas Vaccines for Children Program, or TVFC."
"Today, there are more than 6000 Texas providers enrolled. Texas leads the nation in the number of uninsured and underinsured children. We also have over a million children on Medicaid (Federal Fiscal Year 1998 data). Many of these children are not receiving the complete series of immunizations required to protect them from vaccine-preventable diseases. Under the TVFC Program, the following groups of children should be receiving their vaccines for free:
- uninsured or underinsured children,
- children who are covered by CHIP,
- children who are of Native American or Native Alaskan heritage, and
- children on Medicaid.
A fully immunized society is necessary to reach optimum eradication of vaccine-preventable infectious disease. With your help, we can reach these goals leading to a healthier Texas."
Frequently asked questions.
Which children qualify for free vaccines?
Answer: All children (birth - 18 years of age) are eligible for free vaccine, except:
• Children with insurance that pays for immunization services,
and
• Children whose parents or guardians are able to pay the copay
or deductibles for immunization services.
How much does it cost to to receive a vaccine thru the TVFC program?
Answer: The only cost is the administration fee of $14.85 for each vaccine. For some, such as those on the Texas Medicaid program, there is no cost what so ever.
Are children who are enrolled in CHIP eligible?
Answer: Yes, through special arrangement CHIP children are also eligible.
Are children that have Medicaid eligible?
Answer: Yes
What TVFC Vaccines are available at Hill Country Urgent Care?
Answer: The vaccines available through the VFC program are as follows:
Tdap= Adacel (Tetanus, Diphtheria Pertussis for adolescence)
Meningococcal
Chicken Pox
MMR
DTap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis for children)
Polio
Gardisil (Human Papillomavirus, HPV)
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B