History
This term, derived from the Latin word for "cow," honors Jenner’s work.
What is "vaccine"?
This federally funded program provides free vaccines to eligible children.
What is the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program?
This is the preferred combination vaccine for infants that includes DTaP, IPV, Hib, and Hepatitis B
What is Vaxelis®?
This is the required temperature range for vaccine refrigerators in Fahrenheit.
What is 36°F to 46°F?
This physician is credited with developing the world's first successful vaccine in 1796 by using cowpox matter to protect against smallpox.
Who is Dr. Edward Jenner?
These are three eligibility criteria for the VFC program.
What are Medi-Cal eligible, uninsured, or American Indian/Alaska Native?
This oral vaccine is given to infants but must be completed before 8 months of age.
What is Rotavirus?
This type of freezer is required for storing frozen vaccines under the VFC program.
What is a stand-alone or pharmacy/biologic-grade combination freezer?
In 1796, Dr. Edward Jenner used material from this disease to inoculate an 8-year-old boy, leading to the first successful smallpox vaccine
What is cowpox
This must be completed for every VFC dose administered to ensure billing and compliance
What is the VFC eligibility question and documentation?
This is how you would explain to a hesitant parent why multiple vaccines are safe to give at once.
What is: “There’s no evidence that multiple vaccines overwhelm the immune system. Babies encounter more antigens daily in their environment than are in vaccines.”
This is the first thing you should do if a refrigerator alarm is beeping
What is identify the issue and refer to the emergency protocol?
This strategy used during the smallpox eradication campaign involved vaccinating people around an identified case.
What is ring vaccination?
This is what happens if Open Door loses access to the VFC program.
What is the loss of ability to provide CHDP visits for Medi-Cal children?
This is the correct route and site for administering DTaP to a 2-month-old.
What is intramuscular (IM) in the anterolateral thigh?
This must be done when a vaccine is drawn up but not used by the end of the day.
What is document it in the waste logbook and dispose of it properly?