24 Nov2021
Vaccine Bookings To Open Soon for Kids 5-11
Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang says bookings for COVID-19 vaccines will be open soon for children between the ages of 5 and 11.
Strang says the vaccines are expected to start arriving this week and appointments will be opened up when the delivery date and time are certain.
He says pharmacies and the IWK will be ready to start offering vaccines to children on December 2nd.
Health Canada approved Pfizer’s vaccine for kids from age 5 to 11 on Friday.
Strang is recommending at least eight weeks between doses.