Vaccination Clinic within Milton, courtesy of the Halton Region
Halton Region has approved the COVID-19 vaccine for children under five-years-old.
Following Provincial direction, starting Thursday July 28th, parents and guardians can book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment for their children aged six months to under five years through Halton’s online booking system. On top of that, immunocompromised youth aged 12 to 17 can also book their second booster dose (fifth dose) if at least six months have passed since their first booster (fourth dose).
Children aged six months to under five years will receive the Health Canada approved lower dose paediatric Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in a two dose series at a recommended eight weeks apart. For children who are moderately to severely immunocompromised, three doses are offered at four to eight weeks between each dose.
Appointments are available starting July 28th at Halton Region Paediatric Clinics in convenient locations across the region (no walk-ins for six months to under 5 years age group). Residents should check Halton’s Vaccine Clinics webpage regularly as dates and locations may vary from week to week. Appointments are also available through the Provincial booking system, participating primary care providers and pharmacies.
“The availability of a COVID-19 vaccine for Halton’s youngest residents is exciting news for Halton families,” says Dr. Hamidah Meghani, Halton Region’s Medical Officer of Health. “The lower dose paediatric Moderna vaccine has been through rigorous scientific reviews and is the safest way to gain protection from COVID-19 and its variants. I strongly recommend vaccinating young children to protect them and their families.”
Parents and guardians with questions are encouraged to speak with their health care provider or contact the COVID-19 Vaccine Consult Service offered through SickKids. Information on the safety and efficacy of the vaccine should be accessed from reliable and accurate resources. A list of resources can be found at halton.ca/COVIDvaccines4kids.
