Vaccines For Children (VFC)
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LIVE Webinar: VFC FAQs
We understand that users may have questions about specific Vaccines for Children (VFC) functions within the Florida SHOTS. During this webinar, we will review items such as how to add/edit calibration certificates to your vaccine storage units, add VFC access to user accounts, re-enrollment, and address inventory discrepancies during the ordering process. Click below to register! (EST) You can also register even if you are unable to attend and you will receive a link to the recording. Thursday, March 5, 12:30pm Wednesday, March 18, 12:30pm* SPANISH Tuesday, March 31, 12:00pm
Let Florida SHOTS help you reconcile VFC Inventory
Vaccines for Children (VFC) participants can access the Shots Recorded Report that provides a list of vaccinations recorded corresponding to their site/VFC PIN and most importantly on whether there’s an inventory match. The report used on an ongoing basis can assist in ensuring that VFC vaccines are accounted for in Florida SHOTS and avoid inventory discrepancies. Access our step-by-step guide on how to generate the report HERE. Also available in Spanish.
LIVE Webinar: Annual Re-Enrollment for VFC Program
Providers enrolled with the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program need to complete the annual re-enrollment within Florida SHOTS. During this webinar we will go over where to complete the required training, how to review the account information and complete the re-enrollment within Florida SHOTS. Click below to register! (EST) You can also register even if you are unable to attend and you will receive a link to the recording. Thursday, February 5, 12:30pm Tuesday, February 17, 12:30pm* SPANISH Wednesday, February 25, 12:00pm
2026 VFC Annual Re-enrollment Training Guide
The 2026 Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program Annual Training will consist of two of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) “You Call the Shots” training courses. The enrollee, primary VFC coordinator, and back-up coordinator must each complete both training sessions individually. Access instructions on how to complete HERE. Also available in Spanish.
LIVE Webinar: Reconciling Your VFC Inventory
Accurately maintaining your Vaccines for Children (VFC) inventory is vital to your participation in the program. During this live webinar, we will demonstrate how to complete inventory adjustments to report wasted/expired vaccines, and generate the Shots Recorded Report to touch on the most common errors that can cause inventory discrepancies. Click on the below date (in EST) to register. Thursday, November 6, 12:30pm Thursday, November 13, 12:30pm Spanish Wednesday, November 19, 12:00pm
Let Florida SHOTS help you Reconcile VFC Inventory
Vaccines for Children (VFC) participants can access the “Shots Recorded Report” that provides a list of vaccinations recorded corresponding to the VFC PIN. This report used on an ongoing basis can assist in ensuring that VFC vaccines are accounted for in Florida SHOTS and avoid inventory discrepancies. Access our step-by-step guide on how to generate the report HERE. Also available in Spanish.
2025-2026 Flu Pre-Booking
Providers participating with the Vaccines for Children (VFC) or Vaccines for Adults (VFA) Program can now pre-book their flu vaccines within Florida SHOTS. Only the enrolled provider, primary or back-up VFC coordinator can complete the pre-booking. We recommend you review your administration data from the current flu season to determine the number of doses to pre-book for 2025-2026. Find step-by-step instructions on how to pre-book. Also available in Spanish.
Let Florida SHOTS help you reconcile VFC Inventory
Vaccines for Children (VFC) participants can access the Shots Recorded Report that provides a list of vaccinations recorded corresponding to the VFC PIN. Running this report on an ongoing basis can help ensure that VFC vaccines are accounted for in Florida SHOTS and avoid inventory discrepancies. Access our step-by-step guide on how to generate the report HERE. Also available in Spanish.
VFC Inventory Maintenance
VFC vaccines that have spoiled or wasted need to be manually removed from the inventory within Florida SHOTS. Find step-by-step instructions HERE to complete the adjustment, reporting and request shipping label if applicable. Also available in Spanish.
VFC FAQs
We understand that users may have questions about specific Vaccines for Children (VFC) functions within Florida SHOTS. During this webinar, we will review how to add/edit calibration certificates to your vaccine storage units, add VFC function access to user accounts, complete inventory adjustments for spoiled/wasted vaccines, and address inventory discrepancies during the ordering process. Click on the below date (in EST) to register. Thursday, November 7, 12:30pm Tuesday, November 12, 12:30pm * Spanish Wednesday, November 20, 12:00pm