Children living in the Interior Health region are able to register for their COVID-19 vaccine this week.
ѻýWeѻýre launching the next phase of our immunization campaign by now offering the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine to children,ѻý said Dr. Sue Pollock, Interior Health interim chief medical health officer.
Parents and guardians can or by calling 1ѻý833ѻý838ѻý2323. Children age five to 11 are eligible for vaccine registration on or after their fifth birthday, starting this week.
ѻýI recommend parents get their children vaccinated as soon as possibleѻý said pediatrician Dr. Shannon Wires. ѻýThe pediatric COVID-19 vaccine has gone through a rigorous review and approval processѻý
For more information on registering and booking appointments with your children visit .
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