Children COVID Vaccine

• Kids COVID-19 vaccination ‘complex’ decision for parents, study shows

  A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal sheds light on the concerns parents have when deciding whether or not to vaccinate their kids against COVID-19.

  Health

  Feb 21, 2023
  
• COVID-19 vaccine uptake for young Ontario children lower than experts had expected

  Shots for the youngest age group have been available for two months, but only about six per cent of those kids have had their first dose.

  Canada

  Sep 22, 2022
  
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• B.C.’s low child vaccination rates raise concerns as kids head back to school

  Just over 58 per cent of kids aged five to 11 in B.C. have had one dose of pediatric vaccine, while slightly more than 46 per cent have had two doses.

  Education

  Sep 6, 2022
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• Health Canada approves 1st COVID-19 booster for kids 5-11

  Health Canada said on Friday it had authorized Pfizer's COVID-19 shot for children aged five to 11 years at least six months after completing their second dose. 

  Health

  Aug 19, 2022
• Infants more likely to be hospitalized from Omicron: Watch for these symptoms

  Among younger age groups, Omicron cases in infants aged under one year are almost seven times more likely to lead to hospitalizations, according to Dr. Tam.

  Health

  Jan 15, 2022
• More children in Canada need to get their COVID-19 jabs, Trudeau says

  "Almost half of kids across this country have gotten their vaccine. ... We need to get more, so please ask your parents if you can get vaccinated," Trudeau said.

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2022
• Hospitalizations skyrocket in U.S. for kids not eligible for COVID vaccines

  Hospitalizations of U.S. children under five with COVID-19 soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began, according to government data.

  World

  Jan 7, 2022
• COVID-19: 17,100 doses of children’s vaccine arrive in Guelph

  Public health says there are about 10,500 children aged five to 11 in Guelph that are eligible for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. 

  Health

  Nov 23, 2021
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• COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Ontario kids 5 to 11 can be booked starting Tuesday

  The Ontario government says the child-sized COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer for those aged five to 11 can be booked starting on Tuesday at 8 a.m.

  Health

  Nov 22, 2021
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• Focus shifts to Ontario’s local public health units as Health Canada approves COVID vaccine for kids

  The onus to vaccinate kids five to 11 against COVID-19 in Ontario has shifted to local public health units now that the federal government has approved Pfizer's child-sized shot.

  Health

  Nov 19, 2021