WHAT IF I HAVE NO HEALTH INSURANCE OR I CANNOT PAY FOR MY CHILD’S VACCINES?                                       

The Pennsylvania Vaccines for Children (PA VFC) program is a federally funded program that provides vaccines at no cost to children who might not otherwise be vaccinated because of inability to pay.                     

PA Vaccine for Children Program (PA VFC)
Philadelphia Vaccines for Children Program
MCHD’s vaccination clinics   

ARE VACCINES SAFE?  

• Vaccines are held to the highest standard of safety.
• The United States has the safest, most effective vaccine supply in history.
• Vaccines are continually monitored for safety and effectiveness.        

VACCINE SAFETY RESOURCES

Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) 
IAC is a nonprofit organization that promotes immunization. You will find reliable sources of information about immunizations, including links to websites, phone numbers, and books.                         

IAC Vaccine Information
This site includes a question and answer section for vaccine-preventable diseases, immunization information for infants, children, and adults, a collection of "Unprotected People" stories, and more.  

Vaccine Education Center (VEC) 
The goal of the VEC at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is to accurately communicate the facts about each childhood vaccine. VEC also publishes a monthly vaccine e-newsletter for parents titled “Parents Pack.” For more information or to subscribe, click here. 

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)