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HB NEWS BOOKINGS OPEN FOR COVID-19 BOOSTERS FOR CHILDREN 5 TO 11 Appointments for chil- fora first booster of the CO- Nes 19 16 vaccine, can now be ow wing provincial guidelines, parents and guardians can book an ap- ointment at one of the pe- clinics across the ae through Halton's online booking system. There are no we It is recommended. that 5- to ll-year-olds get their rst booster six months or days after completing their primary series. Chil- three-dose primary series are recommended to re- ceive their first iat a months or 168 their third Sose on — pri Residents should check Halton's Vaccine Clinics webpage at halton.ca regu- larly, as dates and locations may change from week to week. Additional appoint- ments are added regularly. available through the pro- rs and "The paiaae oC co. VID-19 booster doses for children 5-11 years of age is an important javer o of pro- tection, especially chil- dren head back to school and participate in more in- r / — Metroland file photo Appointments are now being taken for COVID-19 boosters for children 5 to 11. door activities," said Dr. Hamidah Meghani, Halton Region's medical officer of health. "I encourage Par. ents and sure your childis up to odate with all vaccine doses they are eligible for." Parents and guardians with questions are encour- aged to speak with their ealth care provider or contact the COVID-19 Vac- cine msult Service of- fered feeah SickKids. In- formationon. the safety a and efficacy of should be: accessed fromre re. liable and accurate re- sources. For information on the COVID-19 vaccine and links to reputable re- sources, visit halton.ca/ COvIDvaccines4kids. Here is more useful in- formation about the CO- VID-19 vaccine from Hal- ton} 'S health department: ediatric COVID-19 vaceines for children aged ix months to 11 years are offered by appointment on- ly (mo walk-ins) at Halton pediatric clinics. + Appointments to re- ceive S bediatric brie bat 19 vail- able “through an provin. cial booking system, and on a limited basis at par- ticipating primary care and pediatric offices, as well as at participating pharmacies. accination is recom- mended for children who have had a previous CO- VID-19 infection. Children will have some natural im- munity, but their protec- tion is strengthened with vaccination. + Residents who require assistance can call 311 to book their appointment. Please only call if you re- juire immediate booking support or do not have in- ternet access. + Residents requiring additional assistance, lan- guage supports or other ac- commodations at a com- munity clinic can contact 811 prior to their appoint- ment to arrange for sup- rts. «Transportation servic. es to and from aj appoir ments are available, se zg 1equeideg ‘Aepsinyy | sone charge, for those who 1 re- 3 quire ‘it and parking is free 8 at all clinic locations. + To prepare for an ap- pointment, you are asked to complete the COVID-19 self-assessment before ar- wear a mask; for chi attending a clinic with an admit who is not their par- guardian, arm mi sour how to o prepare for vaccination by exploring the activities from Halton Heroes. For more information, visit halton.ca/COVIDvac- cines4kids. Upgrades Y Siding ¥ Roof Repairs v Full Roof Installations Y¥ Roof Insulation and Attic v Eavestroughs, Soffit and Fascia ¥ Ventilation Upgrades v¥ Home Renovations Y Decks Y Mobility Renovations ¥ Landscaping Y Bathrooms Y Gazebos Y Railings and more! @ Renovation pet woo"uo}}EYyapIsUt