Officials said neither child had been immunized against the viruses that caused their deaths.
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Dr. Jason Smith, chief medical officer at University of Louisville Health, was the first person in the state to receive the shot.Â
Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness currently has a "limited supply" of the shot, according to a spokesperson.Â
While it's no longer a requirement for employees, volunteers, vendors and contractors, Norton still recommends the shots and boosters.
Indiana parents can now scheduled COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children five and younger.
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A vaccine clinic will also be held on Saturday, June 25, for the new age group.
The Indiana Department of Health is letting vaccine providers know they can start giving booster shots of Pfizer's pediatric vaccine.
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Experts say technically a fourth dose is already available for people who have a compromised immune system.
In the state of Indiana, more than 8 million COVID-19 vaccines have been administered and nearly 3.5 million Indiana residents are full vaccinated.
Many sites are offering the shot for kids as well as boosters for adults. Anyone over the age of 18 is eligible for a booster.