COVID-19 vaccinations for infants and preschoolers could start being booked late next week.The province said pediatric vaccine bookings for children aged six months to under five years will open at 8 a.m next Thursday.Karen Gilbert said she was thrilled about the announcement.
Her entire family is vaccinated except “the one that needed it the most” — her four-year-old son Jasper, who has complex care needs.“This is fantastic news and I will be one of the first ones hopefully lining up to get it,” the Ottawa-area mother said by phone. “I couldn’t be happier.” COVID vaccine appointments to open July 28 for Ontario children under 5 years old The family has put a “wall of protection” around Jasper for the last two years, but Gilbert said it’s been challenging to skip out on birthday parties and visitors.“Keeping him safe and protected is super important,” she said.Health Minister Sylvia Jones said the lower-dose Moderna shot will give young family members protection against COVID-19.“Getting vaccinated remains the best defence against COVID-19,” she wrote in a statement.“I encourage parents with questions to reach out to their health care provider, the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre or the SickKids COVID-19 Vaccine Consult Service to make an informed choice for their family.”Shots can be booked through the province’s online portal, public health units that use their own booking systems, pharmacies, Indigenous-led clinics as well as some primary care providers and pediatricians.
Health Canada approves first COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5 Moderna’s pediatric shots are being distributed across Ontario over the next several days, the province said.The Opposition New Democrats called on the government to ensure family.