Starting Monday, children aged between six months to under five years old can receive the new pediatric Pfizer vaccine, while all adults 18 and over can receive the bivalent booster vaccine, Ontario's Ministry of Health said.
Bivalent boosters may offer more targeted protection against COVID-19 Omicron variants, ministry saysOntario's Ministry of Health says bivalent boosters against COVID-19's Omicron variants will be available to those 18 and older, while the new pediatric vaccine by Pfizer will be be available for infants and children aged six months to under five years old, starting Monday.
"COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are the best tool to keep people healthy and out of hospitals, and to ensure Ontario's economy stays open as the weather cools and people spend more time indoors."People eligible for a bivalent booster can receive it at a recommended interval of six months days from their previous dose, or a minimum interval of three months , regardless of how many booster doses they already received, the ministry said.
While adults over 18 were able to book bivalent booster appointments since Sept. 12, the province said it would prioritize vulnerable groups until Sept. 26.The release also notes the new pediatric Pfizer vaccine will be available for children aged between six months to under five years old. The vaccine was approved by Health Canada on Sep. 9, and the province confirmed to CBC Toronto that the first shipment arrived last week.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bivalent COVID-19 booster shot available to all adults in Ontario starting MondayAdults in Ontario will be able to receive the bivalent booster dose, which specifically targets the Omicron variants, starting on Monday.
Read more »
Bivalent COVID-19 booster shot available to all adults in Ontario starting MondayAdults in Ontario can book an appointment to receive the bivalent booster dose, which specifically targets the Omicron variants, starting on Monday.
Read more »
Defence lawyers say they'll refuse new legal aid cases starting Monday in compensation feud with provinceAlberta’s defence lawyers say they’ll refuse to take new legal aid clients as of Monday as they escalate their push for more resources from the provincial government. yyc
Read more »
Alberta defence lawyers to refuse all legal aid cases starting Monday | CBC NewsAs lawyers escalate job action to demand reform of Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) funding, the organization itself is now joining in on calls for more provincial funding.
Read more »
End to Monday print edition of nine papers by Postmedia an 'important moment': expert - BNN BloombergOne expert at the intersection of journalism and policy says Postmedia Network Inc.'s decision to end the Monday print edition of nine of its urban daily newspapers next month is an 'important moment' for news media in Canada.
Read more »
Ontario's first diverging diamond interchange opens MondayOntario's first-ever diverging diamond interchange will open to drivers Monday morning.
Read more »