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COVID-19 immunization clinics open to B.C. kids ages five to 11 today
BY The Canadian Press, Nov 30, 2021 1:52 AM - REPORT AN ERROR
British Columbia's health minister says the government is pleased that so many parents are interested in ensuring their children are vaccinated for COVID-19. (Photo - BC Govt.)
British Columbia's health minister says the government is pleased that so many parents are interested in ensuring their children are vaccinated for COVID-19.
Adrian Dix says those who registered their children aged five to 11 should expect to receive an invitation to book an appointment starting Monday.
Dix says about 104,000 children of that group are registered to get vaccinated of the 350,000 eligible to receive the modified dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
Health Canada approved the pediatric shot for use in Canada after an independent scientific review confirmed the first vaccine formulated for younger children is safe and effective.
Dix says there may be some frustrations on Day 1 for parents as other people are booking booster shots or making appointments for their first or second vaccination.
He says he understands that many parents are anxious to get this process started for their children and thousands of invitations are going out this week.
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