Vaccine for Children (VFC) Eligibility

All West Virginia children 18 years of age and under, that meet at least one of the following criteria, are eligible for VFC vaccines.

  • Medicaid Enrolled — a child who is enrolled in the Medicaid Program
  • Uninsured — a child who has no health insurance coverage
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native — as defined by the Indian Health Services Act
  • Under-insured — a child whose health insurance covers only select vaccines or caps the vaccine cost at a certain limit.

Immunization Schedule

 Child’s Age  Shot(s)
 Birth to 2 months  Hepatitis B #1
 1 – 2 months  Hepatitis B #2
 2 months  DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis), IPV (polio), Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b), PCV (pneumococcal disease),                                                 Rotavirus ( 2-3 doses if started before 15 weeks of age- last dose given before 8 months old)       *some combination vaccines may be available
 4 months  DTaP, IPV, Hib, PVC, Rotavirus          *some combination vaccines may be available
 6 months  DTaP, Hib, PCV, Rotavirus-if needed      *some combination vaccines may be available
 6 – 18 months  Hepatitis B #3, IPV                  *some combination vaccines may be available
 12 – 15 months  Hib, PCV,  **MMR (measles, mumps and rubella),  **Varicella (chickenpox)  **MMRV vaccine can be given (one injection)

->HAV (Hepatitis A)-  started at 12 months (2nd doses given 6 months later)
 15 – 18 months  DTaP
 4 – 6 years                                        (before starting school)  *DTaP, *IPV- with an extra dose needed in some cases,  * Combination vaccine may be available (one injection)                                                                   **MMR,**Varicella  **MMRV vaccine can be given (one injection)
 11 – 18 years Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) (7th grade, 11-12 years), Tdap & Menveo-(Meningitis ACWY) (12th grade, 16-18 years),                                                    Meningitis B vaccine (Meningitis B strain) target age is 16 years through 18 years -2 doses given 6 months apart.                                                                MenABCWY is a combination vaccine that includes serogroups A, B, C, W, and Y.  This vaccine can be given when both meningitis vaccines are due at the same time- one injection instead of 2.                                                                                                                                                                                                              HPV (human papillomavirus) 2-3 doses pending age when series started [<15 years vs 15 years or older]
6 months through 18 years (yearly) Seasonal Influenza (FLU) – 2 doses needed in certain cases

  • Children 6 months through 8 years old who are receiving the flu vaccine for the very first time.
  • Children 6 months through 8 years old who have not previously received a total of 2 or more doses of flu vaccine (or if this history is unknown).

Covid vaccine ( follow current guidelines)
 Catch-up Shots
Through 18 years If a child is behind on their vaccines, many of them can be given on the “catch-up” schedule.                                                                                                         Check with your pediatrician, health department & school for requirements.
Questions ? Call the Hancock County Health Department @ 304-564-3343 to schedule an appointment.

Immunizations offered for adults:

– include WV *state-funded vaccines (if you qualify) as well as some ^private pay vaccine- ^no residency requirements.

We do not bill insurance.

  • Hepatitis A *   ^
  • Hepatitis B *   ^
  • MMR  ^
  • Varicella ^
  • Tdap *    ^
  • Shingles *
  • Pneumonia *
  • Flu *    ^
  • Covid  *