Monday, September 29, 2025

Applications Open for Birthing Hospitals to Participate in the VFC Replacement Model

This email is to inform you that the North Carolina Immunization Program (NCIP) has opened applications for birthing hospitals interested in participating in the replacement model for birth dose Hepatitis B and RSV.
North Carolina Immunization Program
Sep 29, 2025

This email is to inform you that the North Carolina Immunization Program (NCIP) has opened applications for birthing hospitals interested in participating in the replacement model for birth dose Hepatitis B and RSV.

The VFC Replacement Model is intended to allow birthing hospitals to use their private funds to build an initial vaccine stock for all patients they serve. Hospitals can administer private vaccines to VFC-eligible newborns and order VFC doses to reimburse and replace those used. A key benefit of this model is that hospitals do not need to maintain separate inventories of public and private vaccines. 

Currently, the Replacement Model covers:

  • Hepatitis B birth dose vaccination
  • RSV monoclonal antibody immunization

This model helps hospitals maintain a steady vaccine supply, avoid missed opportunities, and ensure newborns are protected before leaving the hospital.

VFC Replacement Model Participation Requirements 

Participating hospitals must:

Hospitals interested in applying for the Replacement Model should contact Michelle Allman at michelle.allman@dhhs.nc.gov, who will assist with starting the application process.
 

Replacement Model Webinar Link

We encourage you to view the instructional webinar linked above, as well as the VFC Replacement Model Slides, to help guide you through 
completing the application and accessing additional resources. The webinar provides step-by-step instructions, a review of program requirements, and answers to frequently asked questions about the Replacement Model. 

It is our hope that you take advantage of this new replacement model to ensure a consistent vaccine supply for your newborns.


How to contact us:

For assistance, please contact the NCIP Help Desk by phone at 1.877.USE.NCIR (1-877-873-6247) or by email.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and dedication to improving immunization outcomes in North Carolina. 

In Health, 
NC Department of Health and Human Services 
 

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