There are approximately 200,000 children ages six months to four years in B.C. who are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Island Health medical health officer Dr. Mike Benusic were on hand to witness one of the first COVID-19 pediatric vaccinations of a child between six months and four years old as the province expanded its COVID-19 immunization program to the youngest cohort on Tuesday.
“I am pretty excited on Eli getting his shot, as we have a background of asthma in the family,” said Danielle Litke, Eli’s mother. There are approximately 200,000 children in the six months to four years old age group in B.C. who are eligible for the vaccine.The vaccines are free and children do not need a B.C. care card to obtain a vaccine. The vaccine will be available primarily by appointment at special clinics but may be available at some walk-in clinics. It will not be available at pharmacies.
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