COVID-19 Vaccine for Children

Children Aged Five and Over Eligible for First Booster Shot

The Ontario government is expanding eligibility for COVID-19 first booster doses to children aged five to 11 to provide an extra layer of protection to those who need it ahead of the new school year.

As of September 1, 2022, parents and caregivers of children aged five to 11 became able to book an appointment for a paediatric COVID-19 booster dose through the COVID-19 vaccination portal or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900. Eligible individuals can also book an appointment directly through public health units that use their own booking systems, Indigenous-led vaccination clinics, participating health care providers and participating pharmacies. See the provincial government announcement here: Children Aged Five and Over Eligible for First Booster Shot | Ontario Newsroom

COVID-19 Vaccine Bookings Open For Children Aged Six Months to Under Five Years

As of July 28, 2022, parents and caregivers of children aged six months to under five years became able to book appointments for the paediatric COVID-19 vaccine. Immunocompromised youth aged 12 to 17 are also eligible to schedule their second booster dose (fifth dose) if at least six months have passed since their first booster (fourth dose). Find out more at the Ministry of Health Web site: COVID-19 Vaccine Bookings to Open For Children Aged Six Months to Under Five Years | Ontario Newsroom

A link for a Q&A regarding the administration of COVID-19 vaccine to patients under 5 years of age, developed by the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario, is at the bottom of this page.

For more information about COVID-19 vaccines for children, including safety, visit COVID-19 vaccines for children and youth | COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Ontario or call your health care provider.

Families can book appointments through a variety of channels including the COVID-19 vaccination portal and contact centre, directly through public health units using their own booking system, participating pharmacies, which individuals can find on Ontario's website using the pharmacy locator and select primary care providers.

Still have questions? Parents, caregivers and children are encouraged to call the Provincial Vaccine Confidence Line that can be accessed by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900, or visit COVID-19 Vaccine Consult Service to book a confidential phone appointment with a SickKids clinician.

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