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This email is being sent to approved COVID-19 Vaccine Program Providers, Local Health Jurisdictions, and Emergency Preparedness Contacts.
Dear COVID-19 Vaccine Partners,
Moderna 6 months to 11 years COVID-19 Vaccine Ordering
Ordering for Moderna 6 months to 11 years vaccine was turned on in the Washington State Immunization Information System (WAIIS) at 2:30 pm, Thursday, September 21st. This vaccine is a single dose vial, and the minimum order quantity is 10 doses/order. Childhood Vaccine Providers are able to order COVID-19 vaccine as frequently as they need to, and we encourage providers to place smaller orders more frequently rather than placing large bulk orders.
COVID-19 Vaccine Shipping Delays
The distributor McKesson has recently experienced a larger than normal volume of orders which is causing delays in vaccine shipments. As always, Flu vaccine orders are processed as priority which is causing some delays with routine vaccine shipments. Thank you for your patience and understanding as McKesson works through the backlog of vaccine shipments.
Supply may be limited for some time as the new distribution mechanisms with commercialization of COVID-19 vaccines are initiated. COVID-19 vaccines will be provided through the Childhood Vaccine Program, Adult Vaccine Program/Bridge Access Program, and through commercial purchase for those with insurance. Please help your patient populations and communities understand these considerations and thank them for their patience.
Thank you for your continued partnership in providing COVID-19 vaccines to eligible children, adolescents, and adults in Washington State. Please reach out to us at COVID.Vaccine@doh.wa.gov with any questions you have.
In partnership,
COVID-19 Vaccine Program
Prevention and Community Health Division
Washington State Department of Health
COVID.vaccine@doh.wa.gov
360-236-3873 | www.doh.wa.gov
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