Florida is only state that hasn't pre-ordered COVID shots for kids under 5

• A key FDA advisory committee voted unanimously on Wednesday to recommend the authorization of both Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID vaccines for emergency use in kids as young as 6 months old.
• The FDA recently released its analysis showing that shots from both companies were "safe and effective," moving the littlest Americans one step closer to getting vaccinated.

What they're saying: The Florida Department of Health "has made it clear to the federal government that states do not need to be involved in the convoluted vaccine distribution process, especially when the federal government has a track record of developing inconsistent and unsustainable COVID-19 policies," the agency said in a statement to WECT News.

• "It is also no surprise we chose not to participate in distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine when the Department does not recommend it for all children," the statement said.

• "Doctors can order vaccines if they are in need, and there are currently no orders in the Department's ordering system for the COVID-19 vaccine for this age group," it added.

Worth noting: Florida has also recommended that healthy children ages 5-17 not get vaccinated against COVID in direct contradiction to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which recommends the Pfizer vaccine for the age group.

• The department did not immediately return a request for comment.