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The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) supports Governor Andy Beshear’s prioritization of health care as a basic human right and believes every Kentucky family deserves to see a doctor and receive treatment.
Recognizing that COVID-19-related deaths currently rank third among causes of death in Kentucky, KDPH is planning for the equitable distribution of a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine that will advance Governor Beshear’s healthcare priority. Vaccine distribution details, including the number of doses and allocation plan, are expected to change frequently. Please visit this page for regular updates.
Kentucky COVID-19 Vaccine Monitoring
April 17, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Program-to-Date Performance
| Total First Dose Allocated to KY *Updated on Tuesday for receipt of weekly Federal Allocation |
Total Number of Unique Persons Vaccinated in KY *Updated Daily |
|
|---|---|---|
| Federal Direct Program | Direct Federal Allocation | 40,028 |
| LTCF Program *Program concluded 02/17/2021 | 76,050 | 78,084 |
| All Other State and Federal Programs | 1,957,125 | 1,536,295 |
| Total | 2,033,175 | 1,654,407 |
Unique Persons Vaccinated and Weekly Percent Vaccine Allocation Utilization (Tues-Mon)
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| Week# | Week Beginning | New Persons Vaccinated | 1st Dose Allocation | 7 Day % Utilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 15 | 10,213 | 38,025 | 27% |
| 2 | Dec 22 | 26,962 | 104,000 | 26% |
| 14 | Mar 16* | 198,447 | 287,880 | 70% |
| 15 | Mar 23 | 128,197 | 149,010 | 86% |
| 16 | Mar 30 | 125,210 | 214,920 | 58% |
| 17 | Apr 6* | 125,573 | 278,810 | 45% |
| 18 | Apr 13* | 67,203 | 158,470 | 42% |
| Total | 1,614,379 | 2,033,175 | 79% | |
*On March 16, one lump sum was added of the Federal Rx program. Going forward, data will reflect a combined total from all other State and Federal Programs.
*On April 10, KHIE/EHR certificate updates caused a delay in receipt of immunization administration data.
*On April 13, Kentucky followed Federal guidance to pause administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Kentucky COVID-19 Vaccine Demographics This information will be updated weekly. -Archived COVID-19 Weekly Vaccine Demographics Reports
Frequently Asked Questions
Kentucky Draft COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan
As of April 5, all persons ages 16 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Pfizer vaccine is approved for ages 16 and up. The two-dose Moderna and one-dose Janssen / Johnson & Johnson vaccine are approved for ages 18 and up.
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CDC Vaccine Toolkit – For You and Your Family
The CDC has a number of COVID-19 vaccine resources to help you and your family understand the COVID-19 vaccine.
- CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- Benefits of Getting Vaccinated
- Ensuring the Safety of Vaccines
- How COVID-19 Vaccines Work
- Myths and Misconceptions about COVID-19 Vaccines
- CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
- What to Expect at Your Appointment to Get Vaccinated for COVID-19
- What to Expect after Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
- V-safe After Vaccination Health Checker
Resources
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