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nervous system problems. should never replace medical advice • Visit a Federally Qualifi ed Health
Alcohol consumption during from a licensed and educated provider. Center (FQHC) or Rural Health
pregnancy increases the chance Clinic (RHC).
of early labor and stillbirth/ Did You Know Your Child Can
miscarriage. By refraining from Get Free Vaccines? How much will I have to pay?
drinking, your baby will have the • All routinely recommended
best chance to grow and develop vaccines are free through the
Submitted By: Latara Brooks
normally. If you are concerned VFC Program.
Caroline County Health Department
you cannot stop drinking on • Doctors can charge fees to give
your own talk with your doctor, Vaccines for Children Can Help the each shot. However, they cannot
she can help connect you to Vaccines for Children (VFC) program refuse to vaccinate your child if
support services like Alcoholics provides free vaccines to children you are unable to pay these fees.
Anonymous or Behavioral who qualify. About half of American

Health Services. If you live in children less than 19 years old receive • The doctor can charge additional
Caroline County, you can call VFC vaccine. fees for the offi ce visit or
nonvaccine services such as an
410-479-1882 to schedule a
Is my child eligible for the VFC eye exam or blood test.
meeting with a counselor. Visit
Program? Children are eligible if it is
https://www.midshoreintergroup.
before their 19th birthday and they: Where can I get more information?
org/ to learn about options for
virtual meetings that you can • Qualify for Medicaid • Ask your child’s doctor’s offi ce if
patriciate in from the comfort • Don’t have insurance they participate in VFC.
and safety of your home. • If you don’t have a regular
• Are American Indian Or Alaska

• Get prenatal care. Be sure to Native doctor’s office, call your state or
attend all of your appointments local health department or visit
Children whose insurance doesn’t cover fi ndahealthcenter.hrsa.gov to
and communicate with your

some or all routinely recommended find a Federally Qualifi e Health
provider throughout your
vaccines (under-insured) can still get Center
pregnancy. Your doctor may do
vaccines through VFC if they go to a Information provided by: Th e Vaccine for
various tests to keep a close eye

Federally Qualified Health Center or Children Program.
on you and your baby’s health
Rural Health Clinic.
including physical exams, blood
work, genetic screening, glucose Where can I go to get my child
testing (to diagnose gestational vaccinated?
diabetes), ultrasounds and fetal
monitoring. • Ask if your child’s doctor
or nurse is a VFC provider.
While these tips are a good start, Nationally, there are thousands
remember each women’s pregnancy of health care providers enrolled
experience is unique to her. It is in the VFC program.
very important to select doctor or
• If your child does not have a
nurse practitioner whom you feel
doctor, ask if your local public
comfortable discussing your concerns
health department provides
with throughout your pregnancy. Steven’s
vaccines.
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