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In Texas, vaccination for children is essential to protect against a variety of preventable diseases. The state follows guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), which outline the vaccines children need to receive at different stages of their development.
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 (TVFC). The Program was initiated by the passage of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993. This legislation guaranteed vaccines would be available at no cost to providers, in order to immunize children (birth – 18 years of age) who meet the eligibility requirements.
Today there are more than 3,000 Texas providers enrolled in TVFC, including more than 150 TVFC providers located in San Antonio and Bexar County. Texas leads the nation in the number of uninsured and underinsured children. We also have over 3 million Texas children on Medicaid (Federal Fiscal Year 2016 data). Many of these children are not receiving the complete series of immunizations required to protect them from vaccine-preventable diseases.
By enrolling in TVFC, you can provide innumerable benefits to the families in your practice and to the people of Texas. One of the most important benefits is removing barriers to immunizations. For instance, you will no longer have to refer an uninsured child to a public health center for immunizations. TVFC removes the burden of the financial cost of vaccines, thereby eliminating the need to refer clients. Children are then kept in their “medical home,” which is beneficial to the provider and client. Families who are currently paying for vaccinations may be TVFC eligible.
A fully immunized society is necessary to reach optimum eradication of vaccine-preventable infectious diseases. With your help, we can reach these goals leading to a healthier Texas.