COVID-19 vaccine shot earlier, starting Wednesday.The government announced effective Wednesday, Aug. 18, those children — born anytime on or before Dec.
31, 2009 — will be able to book an appointment for a shot.Prior to this change, those with late year birthdays had to wait until they turned 12 in order to be eligible to get a vaccine.Currently, Pfizer is the only approved vaccine in Canada for children.Parents can book an appointment for their child through the provincial booking system, their local public health unit, pharmacies or walk-in to mass vaccination clinics across the province.
COVID-19: Manitoba approves vaccine for 11-year-olds turning 12 this year The provincial government said the eligibility was based on the advice of.