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NCDHHS Launches New Interactive Map to Help Families Find Free Childhood Vaccines through Vaccines for Children Program The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services launched a new interactive VFC provider map to help eligible North Carolina families more easily find free childhood vaccines in their area through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. This searchable online map includes all VFC providers across North Carolina. The map is easily accessible through a new, user-friendly URL: VaccinesForKids.nc.gov. Key features of the new VFC provider map include: Easy search by city or ZIP code Direct links to local VFC providers Ability to sort by provider type Availability in Spanish at VacunasParaNinos.nc.gov As North Carolina families prepare for summer camps and school registration requirements, NCDHHS is reminding parents that free, age-appropriate childhood vaccines are available for eligible children and adolescents through VFC providers statewide. In addition to the map, families can: Check eligibility for free vaccines Access clear, up-to-date information on required and recommended vaccines Find answers to common questions about vaccine safety and more Visit VaccinesForKids.nc.gov to learn more and find local doctors’ offices and clinics that provide free childhood vaccines through the VFC program today. www.VaccinesForKids.nc.gov (fb)