Information for Parents - Texas Vaccines for Children

The Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) program provides low-cost vaccines to eligible children from birth through 18 years of age who meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Eligible for participation in the Medicaid program
• Enrolled in the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)¹
• American Indian or Alaska Native (As defined by 25 U.S.C. 1603)
• Uninsured Children: Children who do not have health insurance
• Underinsured Children: Children with private insurance but coverage ²:
  • Does not include vaccines
  • Only includes select vaccines
    

^1. Though children whose insurance pays for vaccines do not qualify for TVFC vaccine, CHIP children do qualify by special arrangement.

^2. Underinsured children must be seen by a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Rural Health Clinic (RHC), or deputized clinic.

How do I Find a Provider?

Please call your local health department or Health Service Region. 

For additional information, please contact the TVFC Program at 888-777-5320 or vaccallcenter@dshs.texas.gov

Which Vaccines are Offered?

Which Vaccines do I Need?

Contact your healthcare provider to determine which vaccines are needed for your child.

Also see the CDC's Recommended Vaccine Schedules:

• Recommended Immunizations for Children (Birth through 6 years)
• Recommended Immunizations for Preteens and Teens (7-18 years)