Alberta to Open COVID-19 Vaccine Bookings For Kids Aged Five to Eleven on Nov. 24th

According to the news release, more than 391,000 Albertans aged five to 11 are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. There have been about 30,700 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed since March of 2020 in this age group, with 78 of those cases ending up in hospital and 20 in intensive care.

Chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said, “The evidence is clear that the pediatric Pfizer vaccine is highly effective at limiting the spread of COVID-19. Parents who choose to have their young children vaccinated against this virus will not only help to protect their kids but their families and communities too.”

Alberta 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.

Booking a vaccination appointment for children aged five to 11

Guidelines: 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.

When: Appointments will be required for all pediatric vaccinations and bookings will open at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24. Appointments for first doses will begin as early as Friday, Nov. 26.

Where:

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.

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.

Walk-ins are not available at this time.

How to book:

First-dose appointments must be booked through:

• the Alberta Vaccine Booking System at alberta.ca/vaccine
• or by calling Health Link at 811.