Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

UPDATED SCOOPING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PURAMINO INFANT FORMULA

If you use PurAmino Infant formula, please note that there are updated scooping instructions for some cans.  Cans that have the updated instructions will have the sticker featured on the left, so please look for the sticker if you use this formula.  If your can does not have this sticker, please continue to follow the instructions on the can.  The sticker instructions read: “For packed scoop, fill scoop with powder and press top of scoop against inside of can to pack powder into scoop (like brown sugar).  Level scoop using back of clean table knife.”

Please remember that it is always important to follow the instructions no matter what infant formula you use.

 

 

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE INFANT FORMULA SHORTAGE

Infant Formula Shortage Information

Formula Shortage Guidance

Specialized formulas

• If your child needs a special formula, please contact their health provider for recommendations for comparable formula to use.
• If you are still unable to find a specialty formula, contact the manufacturer-
  • Gerber
    • Contact Page
    • Product Locator
    • 1-800-284-9488
  • Abbott (maker of Similac)
    • Contact Page
    • Product Locator
    • Healthcare Providers Urgent Product Requests for metabolic and PM 60/40
    • 1-800-515-7677
  • Reckitt/Mead Johnson (maker of Enfamil)
    • Contact Page
    • Product Locator
    • 1-800-222-9123
  • Nutricia
    • Contact Page
    • Product access through Nutricia Navigator
    • 1-800-365-7354
  • Cambrooke
    • Contact Page
    • Product access through Cambrooke Cares
    • 1-833-377-2773
  • Kate Farms
    • Contact Page
    • Product access through Kate Farms Patient Advocate
    • 1-805-845-2446
  • Vitaflo
    • Contact Page
    • Product access through Formula4Success
    • 1-888-848-2356

WHAT IS WIC?

WIC stands for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children.
The goal of the program is to improve the health of pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children (under 5 years) through better nutrition and access to health care. The program is funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and operated in Virginia through the Virginia Department of Health.
WIC provides:

• screening and referrals to other health, welfare and social service agencies
• nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support
• supplemental nutritious foods

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

To be eligible for the WIC Program, applicants must meet categorical, residential, income and nutrition risk requirements.

To apply, you will need to bring some information to the WIC appointment:

• Proof of income (pay stubs, Medicaid card, Food Stamp letter)
• Proof of identity (driver’s license, birth certificate, Social Security card)
• Proof that you live in Virginia (utility bill or other item with your name and current street address)

IS THERE A COST?

No, but you must meet the eligibility listed above.

HOW DO I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT?

For clinic times and to make an appointment call your closest health department.

Health Department Locations

LINKS:

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