When can I get the COVID-19 vaccine in Kentucky?
The Kentucky Department of Public Health is in the process of distributing the COVID-19 vaccine to Kentuckians. With plans to create regional vaccination centers through a partnership with Kroger starting Feb. 1, the process is rapidly accelerating.
This page will be updated as the state releases more information.
Here’s how to figure out when you’re eligible for the vaccine:
Phase 1a
Who’s in this group?
- Residents and staff of long-term care facilities
- Residents and staff of assisted living facilities
- Healthcare workers
When are they eligible?
- This group has been eligible for the vaccine since December.
Phase 1b
Who’s in this group?
- Anyone 70 or older
- First-responders
- K-12 employees
When are they eligible?
- Everyone in this group is eligible. People can sign up for a waiting list at UK Healthcare, Norton Healthcare and Baptist Healthcare or directly for appointments at Kroger, Walgreens, Walmart and local health departments.
Phase 1c
Who’s in this group?
- Anyone 50 or older
- Anyone older than 16 with the highest COVID-19 risk conditions
- All essential workers
When are they eligible
Everyone in this group is eligible. People can sign up for a waiting list at UK Healthcare, Norton Healthcare and Baptist Healthcare or directly for an appointment at Kroger, Walgreens, Walmart and local health departments.
Phase 2
Who’s in this group?
- Anyone age 40 or older
When are they eligible?
- Everyone in this group is eligible. People can sign up for a waiting list at UK Healthcare, Norton Healthcare and Baptist Healthcare or directly for an appointment at Kroger, Walgreens, Walmart and local health departments.
Phase 3
Who’s in this group?
- Anyone age 16 or older
When are they eligible?
- Everyone in this group is eligible. People can sign up for a waiting list at UK Healthcare, Norton Healthcare and Baptist Healthcare or directly for an appointment at Kroger, Walgreens, Walmart and local health departments.
- The Pfizer vaccine is approved for anyone 16 years old or older. The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are approved for anyone 18 years old or older.
Phase 4
Who’s in this group?
- Children 15 and younger
When are they eligible?
- The vaccine has not yet been approved for use in people under 16.
This story was originally published January 15, 2021 at 11:22 AM.
