Health Canada approved Moderna’s pediatric shot this month. The vaccine is a two\u002Ddose series given at a recommended interval of eight weeks.
“Honestly … talking about it makes me choke up a little bit. It’s been a really, really hard time for parents with young kids,” said Katie Gibbs, a mother of two who booked a vaccination time slot for her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter Ellie at the Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre.
Health Canada approved Moderna’s pediatric shot this month — it’s half the amount given to children aged six to 11. The vaccine is a two-dose series given at a recommended interval of eight weeks.Article contentopened Thursday for pediatric vaccine appointments for children aged six months to under five years. Both Ottawa Public Health and CHEO said they were ready to start giving shots to little ones.
“Even if a child has already had COVID-19, vaccination will help to further improve the immune response and provide more robust protection. I encourage every parent and caregiver to consider getting their younger children vaccinated and protected, especially if they are immunocompromised or have other serious medical conditions.”Article content
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