The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) is now accepting pre-orders for pediatric COVID-19 vaccines for those 6 months and older that is expected to received FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). Ordering is available to all providers currently enrolled in the Kentucky COVID-19 Vaccine Program.
Pfizer-BioNTech has submitted data for a 3-dose primary series for children ages 6 months through 4 years. Moderna has submitted data for a 2-dose primary series for children ages 6 months through 5 years. Please submit your pre-order request at https://redcap.link/BabyPedsCovid19Preorder. KDPH is accepting pre-orders for both vaccines.
There is a minimum pre-order quantity of 100 doses per vaccine. Pre-orders will begin shipping as soon as the EUA is issued. Doses should not be administered until the ACIP and CDC recommendations are issued.
Providers who are not enrolled and wish to can reach out to the Provider Enrollment Team at KYVaxProvider@ky.gov. More information is available here.