Alberta parents can book children’s COVID vaccine appointments starting November 24

Pfizer and its partner BioNTech submitted a request for approval of a child-sized dose of its mRNA vaccine for COVID-19 on October 18.

The doses are being distributed to 120 Alberta Health Services vaccination clinics across the province and four pharmacies in communities where AHS clinics are not nearby.

More than 394,000 pediatric doses are arriving in Alberta.

More details from the province on how to book vaccine appointments are below.

“Pediatric vaccinations will be administered at Alberta Health Services clinics around the province. Vaccines will also be available at four pharmacies where AHS clinics are not conveniently located. First-dose appointments must be booked through the Alberta Vaccine Booking System at alberta.ca/vaccine or by calling Health Link at 811. Walk-ins are not available at this time.”

“Children five to 11 years of age who live on a First Nations reserve will also be able to access doses through nursing stations or public health clinics on-reserve.”

“The recommended interval between the first and second doses for children aged five to 11 is at least eight weeks. It is also recommended that children should wait at least 14 days between receiving the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine and another type of vaccine.”

Premier Jason Kenney says children under 12 years of age will continue to have access to businesses and venues participating in the Restrictions Exemption Program, regardless of their vaccination status.

Kenney says he wanted to ensure Albertans that this will provide parents and guardians the time to decide if or when their children will be vaccinated.

by LNN Staff

Alberta parents can book children’s COVID vaccine appointments starting November 24

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