Hastings Prince Edward Public Health began administering COVID-19 vaccinations to five to eleven-year-olds on Thursday.
The health unit did not say how many children received their first shot but the number of vaccinations administered will begin to appear on the health unit’s daily dashboard.
Youth clinics will be held around the two counties including the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre.
Public health officials want to remind the public that there are no walk-in clinics for this age group and appointments must be booked through the provincial booking portal.
The health unit has also created a video for families to watch to help ease some of the apprehension children and parents may be feeling about getting vaccinated.
Welcome to the COVID-19 vaccination clinic!
This video is designed to familiarize children age 5-11 with HPEPH's COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Join an HPEPH nurse and her assistant as they demonstrate what it is like to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre. Includes a tour of the clinic and helpful tips to ensure a comfortable experience for children and caregivers during COVID-19 vaccination.Learn more about COVID-19 vaccination for children and youth at hpePublicHealth.ca/covid-19-vaccines-youthPlease note, the vaccinations given in this video are a simulation. No COVID-19 vaccine was administered during filming.#MakeHPEStrong
Posted by Hastings Prince Edward Public Health on Thursday, November 25, 2021
