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4 bd 3 ptember 8, 2022 | 8 Appointments for chil- & dren aged five to 11 years ‘@ VID-19 vaccine, can now be = booked. oy rovincial ideline: rents and # guardians’ ‘can “book an ap- £ pointment at one of the pe- diatric clinics across the region through Halton's online booking system. There are no walk-ins. It is recommended that 5- to Il-year-olds get their first booster six months o: 168 days after completing their primary series. Chil- dren who are immunocom- promised and received a E ie ceive their first booster six months or 168 days after their bere ose of the pri- mary s Residents should check Halton's Vaccine Clinics webpage at halton.ca regu- larly, as dates and loca- ions may change from week to week. Additional ippointments are added regularly, Appointments are also available through the provincial booking sys- i participating prima- ‘e providers and pharmacies. "The availability of CO- VID-19 booster doses for children 5-11 years of ageis an important layer of pro- tection, especially as chil- dren head back to school and participate in more in- door activities," said Dr. Hamidah Meghani, Halton Region's medical officer of health. "I encourage par- ents and guardians to en- sure your child is yy date with all vaccine doses they are eligible for." Parents and guardians with questions are encour- aged to speak with their health care provider or contact the COVID-: i \ Vac- cine Consult Service of- fered through ‘sie, Infc fety and efficacy oft hey vaccine should be accessed from reliable and accurate re- sources. For information on the COVID-19 vaccine and links to reputable re- sources, visit halton.ca/ COvIDvaccines4kids. ere is more useful in- formation about the CO- VID-19 vaccine from Hal- ton's health department: + Pediatric COVID-19 vaccines for children aged six months to 11 years are offered by appointment on- ly (mo walk-ins) at Halton pediatric clinics. + Appointments to re- ceive pediatric COVID-19 vaccines are also available through the provincial booking system, and on a limited basis at participat- ik Ai Metroland file photo Appointments are now being taken for COVID-19 boosters for children 5 to 11. primary care and pedi- atric offices, as well as at kori! Pharmacies. ccination is reco! mended for chi dren who have had a pre’ is CO- VID-19 infection, ¢ Children will have some natural im- ut their protec- tion is ‘strengthened with vaccination. 5 allen School U eae + Residents who require assistance can call 311 to book their appointment. Please only call if y quire immediate booking support or do not have in- ternet a Residents requiring additional assistance, lan- guage supports or other accommodations at a com- theifp.ca At First Student, our School Bus Drivers are an integral part of the communities they serve. We are your friends, family, and neighbours! We are proud to offer: Competitive Pay + Flexible Hours + PAID Training workatfirst.com [p 905.877.2251 © FIRSTstudent Ne are an equal opporturity employer that v The Halton District School Board would like to THANK all community partners who made a difference by supporting experiential learning initiatives for our students in the 2021/22 school year. This includes those who served as: Cooperative Education Employers Design Challenge Creators Guest Speakers Industry Tour Hosts Innovation Creativity and Entrepreneurship Partners Project Mentors Workshop Providers «and so much more! Please complete the form found at bit.ly/HDSBcommunitypartnerEL or connect with Wonuola Yomi-Oded Leader of Experiential Learning at yomiodedeyw@hdsb.ca BOOKINGS OPEN FOR COVID-19 BOOSTERS FOR CHILDREN 5 10 11 munity clinic can contact 811 prior to their appoint ment to arrange for rts. + Transportation servic- es to and from appoint- rhe quire eit and parking is free at all clinic locations. + To prepare for an ap- pointment, you are asked to complete the COVID-19 self-assessment before ar- riving at the clinic; bring your child's health card; a mask; for children attending a clinic with an adult who is not their par- ent or guardian, bring the completed informed co sent form; and about how to pease ‘e for vaccination by exploring the activities from Halton Heroes. r more information, visit halton.ca/COVIDvac- cines4kids.