Immunizations: Vaccines for Adults Program Information
Each year thousands of adults in the United States get sick from diseases that could be prevented by vaccines. There are vaccines that are recommended for all adults, and other vaccines that might be recommended based on your age, job, or other aspects of your life. If you do not have health insurance, you are eligible for free or low-cost vaccines through the Vaccines for Adults program.
- The VFA program helps uninsured or underinsured Wisconsin adults aged 19 and older get free or low-cost vaccines.
- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services created the VFA program to improve adult vaccination rates and increase access to vaccines for all people.
Who is eligible for the Vaccines for Adults program
- The VFA program provides free or low-cost vaccines for adults aged 19 years and older who are uninsured or underinsured.
- You are uninsured if you do not have private health insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare.
- You are underinsured if you have health insurance, but it does not cover certain vaccines or it has a fixed dollar limit or cap for vaccines. Once that fixed dollar amount is reached, you are eligible for the VFA program.
Vaccines available through the Vaccines for Adults program
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- COVID-19 (updated 2024–2025 vaccine)
- Influenza (flu)
- Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
- Meningococcal
- Pneumococcal
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) for pregnant people
- Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap)
- Tetanus and diphtheria (Td)
- Varicella (chickenpox)
Contact your VFA provider to confirm vaccine availability.
Learn more about VFA, P-03452 (PDF)
Find a VFA provider near you
Resources and forms for providers
VFA resources
- Vaccines for Adults (VFA) Resource Guide, P-03668 (PDF)
- Wisconsin Vaccine Transport Requirements, P-02724 (PDF)
- Patient Assistance Information for Vaccines for Adults Vaccines (PDF)
- Needle Gauge and Length for Intramuscular Injection, The “7 Rights” of Vaccine Administration’ Recommended Intramuscular Injection Techniques, P-03253 (PDF)
- CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit (PDF)
- Printable temperature logs
- Tip sheet Get Adults on Track with Vaccinations –NAIIS
- Insurance Coverage of Adult Immunization–NAIIS
VFA forms
- Vaccine Return—Request for Authorization to Return, F-02287 (PDF)
- Change of Information, F-02329 (PDF) This form can be used for both the VFA and VFC programs.
- Vaccine Borrowing Report, F-03196 (PDF)
- Temperature Excursion Incident Report, F-02257 (Word)
Contact the Immunization Program at DHSImmProgram@dhs.wisconsin.gov.