Actions Requested
- Be aware, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup have concluded that vaccines are safe and effective for children 6 months and older are eligible for a primary series of COVID 19 vaccine.
- Two different vaccines are available for the younger pediatric age group.
- Pfizer-BioNTech is available to children 6 months through 4 years of age, consisting of a 3 dose primary series.
- Please be sure to click on the link under ‘Vaccine’ to review dosage information and vial labeling.
- Moderna is available to children 6 months through 5 years of age, consisting of a 2 dose primary series.
- Pfizer-BioNTech is available to children 6 months through 4 years of age, consisting of a 3 dose primary series.
- Two different vaccines are available for the younger pediatric age group.
- Some providers have been experiencing shipping delays for the COVID-19 Baby Pediatric Vaccine deliveries. The State Department of Health anticipates deliveries to be completed by the end of this week.
- Help increase access to the COVID -19 vaccine for this newly eligible age group by enrolling to become a COVID-19 vaccine provider. Find details here: COVID-19 Vaccination Program Enrollment | Washington State Department of Health
- Increase access to Evusheld COVID-19 pre-exposure prophylaxis for people 12 years or older who weigh at least 88 pounds (40 kg) and:
- Are moderately or severely immunocompromised and may not mount an adequate immune response to COVID-19 vaccine.
- Or have a history of severe allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccine.
- To administer Evusheld, enroll in Healthcare Partner Ordering Portal (HPoP). For help, email mcm@doh.wa.gov.
Situation Update
As of June 2, 2022, 70.3% of Kitsap County residents are fully vaccinated. See our COVID-19 vaccine data dashboard for details.
Vaccine
- Medical Updates & Immunization Site Training for All Healthcare Providers led by Pfizer Vaccines
- Continuing Education Course- Recommendations for Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series in Children 6 Months through 5 Years Old, CDC
- Clinical considerations for the use of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC.
- Clinician outreach and communication activity (COCA) call slides, CDC.
- Booster dose updates, FDA.
- EUA and FDA-approved vaccine information:
- DOH updated standing orders for COVID-19 vaccine:
- Moderna (18 years or older).
- Pfizer (5 years or older):
- COVID-19 vaccine locator, DOH.
- COVID-19 vaccine for providers, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.
- COVID-19 vaccine provider toolkit and resources, DOH.
- COVID-19 vaccination for providers, CDC.
- Clinical considerations for COVID-19 vaccination and guidance for managing anaphylaxis, CDC.
- COVID-19 vaccine quick reference guide for healthcare professionals, CDC.
- COVID-19 vaccine training module on best practices for providers, CDC.
- Training resources for COVID-19 vaccine providers, DOH.
- Pediatric healthcare professional COVID-19 vaccination toolkit, CDC.
- COVID-19 media toolkit to promote vaccination in children and youth, Washington Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics (WCAAP).