The Canadian Press Published Thursday, July 28, 2022 5:15 a.m. EDT Last updated Thursday, July 28, 2022 5:15 a.m. EDT
Parents in Ontario can book COVID-19 vaccine appointments for their infants and preschoolers starting later this morning.
The province’s booking portal will open for pediatric vaccination bookings for children aged six months to under five years at 8am
Families can also make appointments through health units using their own booking systems, as well as some primary care providers and pharmacies.
Clinics for the youngest age group are scheduled to expand across the province in the coming days, and some plan to accept appointments today.
Toronto Public Health says it expects to begin administering vaccines to infants and toddlers today, and some pharmacies are also able to begin vaccinations.
Health Canada approved Moderna’s pediatric shot this month, and Ontario’s health minister says the vaccine is safe, effective and will help protect children from the virus.
Immunocompromised youth aged 12 to 17 will also be able to schedule second booster doses from today if six months have passed since their first booster dose.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on July 28, 2022.
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