Children between the ages of six months and five years can receive a pediatric dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Ontario’s Middlesex London area as early as next week.
The Middlesex London Health Unit said parents, guardians and carers can book appointments for their children to receive the COVID-19 vaccine from next Thursday morning.
The lower dose Moderna vaccine will be available at the mass vaccination clinics at the Western Fair District Agriplex and the Caradoc Community Center in Mount Brydges, the health unit said.
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“We understand that there are many parents and caregivers who want to make sure their children are as protected as possible from COVID-19,” says Dr. Alex Summers, Medical Officer of Health at the Middlesex-London Health Unit.
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“Obtaining the COVID-19 vaccine remains the best way for families to ensure their children are optimally protected from the virus.”
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Booking will open Thursday, July 28 at 8am on MLHU’s vaccine booking website.
The health department expects a high demand for appointments and advises booking an appointment several days in advance due to availability.
Health officials say it’s also important to wait two weeks between the pediatric dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and any other vaccines the child may have received.
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Alongside the announcement of the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine, the province also noted that immunocompromised children between the ages of 12 and 17 can receive a second booster dose (fifth dose) of the vaccine once 168 days have passed since their last dose.
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Visit the Health Department’s website for more information on COVID-19 vaccinations. In addition to Health Department vaccination clinics, COVID-19 vaccines are still available through local pharmacies.
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