Severe Cold Weather: A blast of arctic air and breezy winds are expected to impact Connecticut over the next several days. The state's Severe Cold Weather Protocol is being activated from Sunday, February 16, to Saturday, February 22. Shelters and warming centers are available. [Read more]
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.