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Parents can book COVID-19 vaccines for kids starting Tuesday

November 22, 2021

Elementary school students will be able to book their first COVID-19 vaccine starting Tuesday.

Health Canada approved the pediatric dose of the vaccine Friday. Ontario says one million kids between five and 11 are eligible to receive the vaccine.

Recently, the spread of the virus has increased in elementary schools where the population was largely unvaccinated until now because of their age.

Provincial officials say booking for the vaccines for 5 to 11 year-old starting at Tuesday at 8 am. The vaccines will be available at local health units and in pharmacies.

To book an appointment online, children must be turning five years old by the end of 2021. Appointments across the province are expected to begin as early as Nov. 25 when the federal supply arrives at vaccine clinics across the province.

The local clinic dates are:

  • Point Edward Optimist Hall
    • November 27
  • Family Friendly clinics at the Lambton College Event Centre
    • November 30, December 4, 7, 11, 14, 20
  • Primary care clinics at Rapids Family Health Team (Pontiac Drive clinic)
    • December 4, 11, 18, 28, 29, 30
  • School-based Clinics
    • Lambton Central Collegiate & Vocational Institute, Petrolia: December 8
    • St. Patrick’s Catholic High School, Sarnia: December 9
  • Rural Clinics
    • The Shores Recreation Centre, Forest: December 1, 8, 15
    • Wyoming Fairgrounds Building: December 2, 9, 16

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