Pfizer Vaccine Now Available to Children Ages Six Months to Five Years Old
/The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be available across Ontario for all children aged six months to five years old according to Peterborough Public Health (PPH).
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The announcement was by the provincial government made on Sunday. This is a three-dose primary series with recommended intervals of two months (56 days) between each of the three doses according to PPH.
“Health Canada’s approval means that the vaccine is safe, effective, high-quality, and will ensure that these children are also protected from severe illness,” said Dr. Thomas Piggott, medical officer of health.
They recommended that no other vaccine, unless urgently required, should be given within 14 days of receiving a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Ontario Government is discouraging the mixing of vaccine brands at this time for this age group.
Any child who receive the Pfizer vaccine must receive all three doses in order to complete their primary series. Parents and caregivers request a vaccine brand at PPH’s clinic but receive whichever vaccine is available.
Dedicated vaccination clinics for these children are offered at the Peterborough Square (lower level of 340 George St N.) clinic.
One-hour underground parking is available for residents attending the clinic. The PPH immunization schedule and clinic calendar are available for updates on eligibility and appointment availability.
Parents and caregivers are can book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for children:
Online at covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/ OR
Over the phone by calling the provincial vaccine booking call centre at 1-833-943-3900
