Connecticut Vaccine Programs (CVP/CVFA)
Connecticut offers vaccines to children and limited vaccinations to adults. Please see below for information about each program the DPH Immunization Program offers.
Department of Public Health
CVP Program
The Vaccines for Children Program (VFC) is a federal program that provides all ACIP recommended vaccines at no cost to children who might not otherwise be vaccinated because of inability to pay. Not all children are eligible for the VFC Program.
The Connecticut Vaccine Program (CVP) is Connecticut’s expanded pediatric vaccination program. The CVP is state and federally funded (through the VFC Program) and provides vaccines at no cost to all children under the age of 19 years, regardless of insurance status. The CVP was developed in response to CGS Sec. 19a-7f, which requires healthcare providers who administer pediatric vaccines to obtain the vaccines through the Department of Public Health, if available.
The Connecticut Vaccine Program (CVP) is Connecticut’s expanded pediatric vaccination program. The CVP is state and federally funded (through the VFC Program) and provides vaccines at no cost to all children under the age of 19 years, regardless of insurance status. The CVP was developed in response to CGS Sec. 19a-7f, which requires healthcare providers who administer pediatric vaccines to obtain the vaccines through the Department of Public Health, if available.
CVFA Program
The Connecticut Vaccines for Adults Program (CVFA) provides certain adult vaccinations at no cost to healthcare providers for uninsured adults ages 19 years and older. Not all providers are eligible for this program. Those eligible include Public Health Departments or Federally Qualified Health Care Centers (FQHC's). Vaccines purchased and administered through this program are funded using limited federal 317 funds.
Enroll or Re-Enroll in CVP or CVFA Program
All Providers in the CVP or CVFA program need to complete the Provider Profile and Agreement on an annual basis. New providers can join the program at any time.
Provider Blue Folder
Contains all documents associated with being an immunization provider through the CVP or CVFA.
Vaccine Ordering and Inventory
As soon as you have completed all steps and are enrolled in the CVP or CVFA program, you may begin to order vaccine.
Vaccine Storage and Handling
Vaccine Storage
Proper vaccine storage and handling practices play a very important role in protecting individuals and communities from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Data Loggers
As of January 1, 2018, the CDC required all providers to use continuous temperature monitoring devices (data loggers) to monitor vaccines distributed by the VFC program.
Influenza Vaccine Availability
After reading the information below, please feel free to contact the CVP program if you have any questions at 860-509-7929.
Manufacturer list and distributors
A national website that lists manufacturers and distributors that have flu vaccine for purchase.
Transfer doses between providers
CDC guidance about the ability of providers to transfer doses from provider to provider.
Expanding Vaccine Access
The Connecticut Vaccine Program was created in 2012 through Public Act 12 – 1. The Act requires healthcare providers who give pediatric vaccines to get the vaccines through the state in most cases. By buying more vaccines from the federal contract, we can get more vaccine to Connecticut children at a lower cost.
Vaccine Purchase Fund
Accounting of previous year's expenditures.