WASHINGTON — Every state has placed an order with the federal government to ensure coronavirus vaccines for young children are delivered as soon as regulators authorize their use — except for one.
Florida has yet to request delivery of COVID-19 pediatric vaccines for children under 5, missing yesterday’s deadline for preorders and guaranteeing a delay in access for parents across the state, according to two U.S. government sources.
All other 49 states placed orders, which will be delivered in two tranches beginning as early as Monday to thousands of pediatrician’s offices, children’s hospitals, pharmacies and health centers across the country. Those facilities in Florida will not have access during this time and will remain without supply until Florida places an order.
