- All children 18 and under displaced by Hurricane Katrina will receive free vaccinations through the federally-run Vaccines for Children program (VFC), regardless of whether they are staying at shelters, hotels, or with family and friends and regardless of previous health insurance coverage status.
VFC is managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Press Release
- Interim Immunization Recommendations for Individuals Displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- Immunization Information for Hurricane Katrina.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).




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