Beginning today, the Renfrew County and District Health Unit will be rolling out it’s plan to give children 5-11 a COVID-19 vaccine. Parents can book appointments for their kids online. Acting Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Cushman tells us what the health unit is expecting over the coming weeks.
Dr. Cushman also says recent cases of the virus shows the younger generation are at risk.
The Acting Medical Officer of Health says this next step in the fight against COVID-19 is a big one.
Residents are also encouraged to contact their local pharmacy to book a COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11 years of age, as select pharmacies will also offer the COVID-19 vaccine for this age group.
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommends that a complete series of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (10 mcg) be offered to children 5 to 11 years of age who do not have contraindications to the vaccine, with a dosing interval of at least 8 weeks between the first and second dose.
