Covered vaccine categories

HRSA lists the categories below. Coverage is a program question; it does not determine whether an individual injury qualifies. Confirm the exact vaccine and current official guidance.

  • Seasonal influenza
  • Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis
  • Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
  • Hepatitis A and hepatitis B
  • Human papillomavirus (HPV)
  • Measles, mumps and rubella
  • Meningococcal
  • Pneumococcal conjugate
  • Polio
  • Rotavirus
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
Current HRSA covered-vaccine list

Coverage source checked November 2, 2026. Product formulations and program rules should be checked for your circumstances.

Why the exact type matters

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines are covered by the VICP; pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccines are not. If your record only says “pneumonia shot,” the formulation needs to be identified before drawing a coverage conclusion.

Shingles vaccines are outside the VICP. Varicella (chickenpox) and shingles are different vaccine categories for this purpose.

COVID-19 vaccines and the separate CICP

HRSA directs COVID-19 vaccine claims to the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP), not the VICP. The programs have different rules and deadlines; do not assume the VICP filing rules apply.

Read HRSA’s CICP information

If you do not know which vaccine you received

Check the vaccination record or ask the provider or pharmacy for the vaccine name, brand, and administration date. Do not guess the formulation.

You may still make a brief initial inquiry and say that the vaccine type is unknown. The office would need more information to assess program coverage.

Coverage is not a decision about your case

A covered vaccine does not automatically make an injury compensable. The medical evidence, applicable legal standards, injury requirements, and filing deadline all matter.

Likewise, a symptom occurring afterward does not establish causation on its own. The office can discuss whether an individual review is appropriate.

Learn how the VICP process works

Adults as well as children may file a VICP petition if the applicable requirements are met. Age alone does not exclude a person.

Sources & references

Program information checked against the official sources below on September 21, 2026.

General information, not legal or medical advice. Symptoms after vaccination do not by themselves establish causation or eligibility. Contacting the office does not file a claim or extend a deadline.