the province announced Tuesday that 11-year-old children who will turn 12-years-old by the end of 2021 will be eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot effective Wednesday.Last Thursday, the MLHU announced that it would be opening up vaccination to anyone born in 2009 or earlier, regardless of whether they’ve had their 12th birthday yet or not.
However, less than 24 hours later, the health unit reversed course at the request of Ontario’s chief medical officer of health.
Ontario approves COVID vaccine for 11-year-olds turning 12 before end of 2021 On Tuesday, the provincial government said the expanded eligibility was based on the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr.