As of today, parents of children in Halton can book COVID-19 vaccine appointments for their kids between the ages of 5 (or turning 5 in 2021) and 11.
Halton Region’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Hamidah Meghani, calls this a milestone for the response to COVID-19.
“The vaccine has been through rigorous and independent scientific reviews and the evidence shows that the vaccine is very safe and highly effective in preventing COVID-19 among this age group. If you have questions about the vaccine, I urge you to get information from reliable sources such as our dedicated webpage, or speak with your family doctor. As your Medical Officer of Health and a mother of a young child, I am very excited for this moment and look forward to seeing our Halton Heroes roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated!”
Residents can start booking appointments for first doses online or by calling 311.
The vaccine will be offered at a recommended eight week interval between first and second doses.
Second doses can be booked at a date closer to the recommended eight week interval. Appointments are dependent on paediatric vaccine supply and will be added to the booking system as supply is confirmed. Appointments are available starting Friday, November 26 at existing community vaccination clinics and new child-friendly paediatric clinics. Paediatric clinics will be located in each municipality. Currently appointments are available at our paediatric clinic in Burlington (3450 Harvester Road), Oakville (240 Wyecroft Road) and Milton (180 Market Drive). An additional paediatric clinic in Halton Hills will be confirmed in the coming weeks.
The paediatric vaccine is also available through many pharmacies, as well as primary care and paediatric offices who have signed up to offer the vaccine. Parents can decide which is best for their child, based on age and other personal factors.
