Health Canada approves 1st COVID-19 booster for kids 5-11 “High vaccination coverage in schools and the community will also help reduce the severity of illnesses during the expected fall and winter waves of COVID-19, in addition to influenza and other respiratory illnesses,” the statement from WPH noted.It says that keeping vaccinations up to date is the best way to prevent hospitalizations or death from COVID-19.Kids between the ages of six months and five years became eligible to be vaccinated at the end of July, with vaccinations now possible at family doctors or pharmacies.The region says it is also offering appointments at its vaccine clinics at 99 Regina St.