ONTARIO – Following Health Canada’s approval of the paediatric Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, families can now book appointments for children aged five to 11 starting Nov. 23, 2021.
Approximately one million children aged five to 11 are eligible to receive the paediatric vaccine, which will help fight Ontario’s constant battle with COVID-19 by keeping schools safer for in-person learning and activities.
“The approval of the Pfizer vaccine for children aged five to 11 is exciting news for families and represents a bright light at the end of the tunnel,” said Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “Offering the protection of the vaccine to children aged five to 11 is a significant milestone in Ontario’s fight against COVID-19 in advance of the holiday season. We continue to encourage all Ontarians to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated to protect themselves, their families and their communities.”
Ontario is expected to increase its vaccination rates with 1,076,00 doses of the paediatric Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11.
“Increasing vaccine rates will help to further minimize disruption and keep students learning in a more normal in-class experience,” said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education. “As a result of widespread ventilation improvements, increasing investments, and comprehensive testing options, Ontario has one of the lowest case rates for youth under 20 in Canada.”
Parents and guardians of children who are eligible can book an appointment through covid19.ontariohealth.ca or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900.
Parents and guardians of children who have barriers preventing them from going to a vaccination clinic can call the EOHU at 1-800-267-7129 to discuss alternate arrangements.
