Skippack Pharmacy is partnering with Knapp Elementary School to offer a Vaccines for Children, or VFC, clinic for eligible students on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This clinic is designed to help parents and caregivers access recommended childhood vaccines for their children when VFC program requirements are met.
This clinic is specifically for students who may be eligible for vaccines through the Vaccines for Children, or VFC, program. This clinic is not intended for staff, parents, guardians, or adult family members.
Families should complete the registration form before the clinic so Skippack Pharmacy can review VFC eligibility, vaccine needs, and required parent/guardian consent before clinic day.
Support For Eligible Students
Skippack Pharmacy participates in the Vaccines for Children, or VFC, program, which helps eligible children access recommended vaccines when program requirements are met. This may be helpful for students who are uninsured, Medicaid-eligible, underinsured, or otherwise eligible through the program.
Families should complete the registration form before the clinic so our team can review vaccine options, insurance information, and eligibility when possible. Parent or guardian consent is required for students who are minors.
Students may be eligible for VFC if they are younger than 19 and meet one of the following requirements: uninsured, Medicaid-eligible or Medicaid-enrolled, American Indian or Alaska Native, or underinsured. For eligible children, VFC vaccines are provided through enrolled providers when program requirements are met.
Families should complete the registration form before the clinic so our team can review eligibility, vaccine needs, and vaccine availability when possible. Parent or guardian consent is required for students who are minors.
Vaccines Available Through VFC
This clinic is for eligible students receiving vaccines through the Vaccines for Children, or VFC, program. Vaccines may include school-required vaccines and other recommended childhood vaccines based on the student’s age, vaccine history, VFC eligibility, program requirements, and product availability.
Available vaccines may vary. Completing the registration form ahead of time allows Skippack Pharmacy to review the student’s eligibility and vaccine needs before the clinic when possible.
- DTaP or Tdap, depending on age and vaccine history
- Polio
- MMR
- Varicella
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- HPV, if age-eligible
- Meningococcal, if age-eligible or otherwise indicated
- Other VFC-covered vaccines based on age, vaccine history, eligibility, program requirements, and product availability
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate in the Knapp Elementary vaccine clinic?
This clinic is for students who may be eligible for vaccines through the Vaccines for Children, or VFC, program. This clinic is not intended for staff, parents, guardians, or adult family members to receive vaccines.
What is the VFC program?
The Vaccines for Children, or VFC, program helps eligible children receive recommended vaccines when families may not otherwise be able to afford them. VFC vaccines are available through enrolled providers when program requirements are met.
Do students need parent or guardian consent?
Yes. Students who are minors must have parent or guardian consent before receiving a vaccine. A parent or guardian should complete the registration and consent form before the clinic whenever possible.
Who is eligible for VFC vaccines?
Children may be eligible for VFC if they are 18 years of age or younger and meet at least one of the following requirements:
- Medicaid-eligible or Medicaid-enrolled
- Uninsured
- Underinsured
- American Indian or Alaska Native
Eligibility depends on program requirements, vaccine needed, and vaccine availability.
Which vaccines are available through VFC?
VFC vaccines may include recommended childhood vaccines such as flu, COVID-19, DTaP or Tdap, polio, MMR, varicella, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, HPV if age-eligible, meningococcal if age-eligible or otherwise indicated, and other VFC-covered vaccines based on the student’s age, vaccine history, eligibility, program requirements, and product availability. CDC notes VFC vaccines must be administered according to ACIP guidelines and VFC program rules.
How does online registration work?
Participants should complete the online registration form before the clinic. Online registration helps Skippack Pharmacy prepare for the clinic, review vaccine eligibility and insurance information when possible, reduce day-of paperwork, and make the clinic run more smoothly.
Can paper forms be used?
Yes. Online registration is preferred when possible, but paper forms may be available for families who have difficulty completing the online form. Paper forms may take longer to process on the day of the clinic.
Is there a cost for VFC vaccines?
For students who meet VFC eligibility requirements, there is no cost to receive VFC vaccines at this clinic. The Vaccines for Children program helps eligible children access recommended vaccines through enrolled providers when program requirements are met.
Families should complete the registration form before the clinic so Skippack Pharmacy can review VFC eligibility, vaccine needs, and vaccine availability before clinic day whenever possible.
Can uninsured or underinsured students receive vaccines?
Some uninsured or underinsured students may qualify for vaccine-access programs, including VFC when program requirements are met. Eligibility depends on the student’s age, insurance status, vaccine needed, program requirements, and product availability. Families should complete the registration form so our team can review available options when possible.
Can students receive school-required vaccines?
Yes. Skippack Pharmacy may be able to provide school-required vaccines for eligible students based on age, vaccine history, parent or guardian consent, insurance status, program eligibility, and vaccine availability.
Can someone receive more than one vaccine at the clinic?
In many cases, yes. Some vaccines may be given during the same visit when appropriate. Our team can review each participant’s vaccine needs, eligibility, and current recommendations before or during the clinic.
Who administers the vaccines?
Vaccines are administered by Skippack Pharmacy’s licensed pharmacists, trained immunizers, or other qualified clinical team members, depending on the clinic needs and applicable requirements.
What should parents or caregivers bring?
Parents and caregivers should bring their insurance card, prescription card if available, photo ID if applicable, and any vaccine records they may have. For students, a parent or guardian must complete the required consent information before vaccination.
Who can I contact with questions?
Please contact Skippack Pharmacy with any questions about the Knapp Elementary School vaccine clinic or the vaccines being offered. You can reach us Monday-Friday from 10AM-4PM at 610-584-7937 or by emailing us any time at clinic@skippackpharmacy.com.