Booster shots for the COVID-19 vaccine are now available for children in Halton aged five to 11 years.
Following Provincial direction, parents and guardians can now book an appointment through Halton’s online booking system. It is recommended that five to 11 year olds receive their first booster six months (or 168 days) after completing their primary series. Children who are immunocompromised and received a three dose primary series are recommended to receive their first booster six months (or 168 days) after their third dose of their primary series.
“The availability of COVID-19 booster doses for children 5-11 years of age is an important layer of protection, especially as children head back to school and participate in more indoor activities,” says Dr. Hamidah Meghani, Halton Region’s Medical Officer of Health. “I encourage parents and guardians to ensure your child is up to date with all vaccine doses they are eligible for.”
Appointments are available starting Thursday, September 1st at Halton Region Paediatric Clinics in convenient locations across the region (no walk-ins will be available). Residents should check Halton’s Vaccine Clinics webpage regularly as dates and locations may change from week to week. Additional appointments are added regularly.
Parents and guardians with questions are encouraged to speak with their health care provider or contact the COVID-19 Vaccine Consult Service offered through SickKids. Information on the safety and efficacy of the vaccine should be accessed from reliable and accurate resources. For information on the COVID-19 vaccine and links to reputable resources, please visit halton.ca/COVIDvaccines4kids.
