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29.2.23 Immunizations (Vaccines and Toxoids)

The CSHCN Services Program may reimburse for immunizations administered to program-eligible clients and encourages all providers to appropriately immunize clients. Immunizations must be provided in accordance with the routine immunization schedules developed by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). All routine immunizations, pneumococcal vaccines, influenza vaccines, and selected other vaccines and toxoids are benefits of the CSHCN Services Program. Providers may refer to the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/default.htm for additional information.


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