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Starting Monday, children aged between six months to under five years old can receive the new pediatric Pfizer vaccine, while all adults 18 and over can receive the bivalent booster vaccine, Ontario's Ministry of Health said.

Bivalent boosters may offer more targeted protection against COVID-19 Omicron variants, ministry saysOntario's Ministry of Health says bivalent boosters against COVID-19's Omicron variants will be available to those 18 and older, while the new pediatric vaccine by Pfizer will be be available for infants and children aged six months to under five years old, starting Monday.

"COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are the best tool to keep people healthy and out of hospitals, and to ensure Ontario's economy stays open as the weather cools and people spend more time indoors."People eligible for a bivalent booster can receive it at a recommended interval of six months days from their previous dose, or a minimum interval of three months , regardless of how many booster doses they already received, the ministry said.

While adults over 18 were able to book bivalent booster appointments since Sept. 12, the province said it would prioritize vulnerable groups until Sept. 26.The release also notes the new pediatric Pfizer vaccine will be available for children aged between six months to under five years old. The vaccine was approved by Health Canada on Sep. 9, and the province confirmed to CBC Toronto that the first shipment arrived last week.

 

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Stop pushing this crap. Everyone who wants ot knows where to get it.

I doubt many people will get them. The “small fringe minority” that still want vaccines are getting smaller and smaller.

Nope.

Soon the Trudeau liberal government will not be saying “can” receive. Soon coercion will once again destroy your life if you don’t comply.

Only for covaddict parents with no ability to understand IFR. Line up!

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