COVID-19 vaccine is approved for kids between the ages of five and 11.On Thursday, Global News confirmed that officials at the health agency are expected to announce Friday that it has approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for use in Canadian children within that age group.Speaking about the pending announcement, MLHU’s acting medical officer of health said they are expecting the rollout will be fast.“We have been holding appointments back in anticipation kids under 12 will be approved imminently, so there will be appointments available at the drop of a hat,” Dr.
Alex Summers told reporters.Summers said between 70 and 75 per cent of their upcoming appointments have been reserved for children to help get kids vaccinated as soon as possible.A.