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​​It is important that children stay up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccination to have the best protection ahead of the respiratory illness season. ​

Vaccination is the most effective way to protect ourselves and our loved ones from the most serious effects of COVID-19. Learn more about COVID-19 health and safety measures for schools and COVID-19 vaccines for school-aged children. Halton Region Public Health recommends all parents and guardians get their child vaccinated against COVID-19.

Primary Series
Everyone six months of age and older is recommended to complete their primary series. For most children, this requires two doses of an mRNA vaccine eight weeks apart. Children who are moderately to severely immunocompromised are recommended to get a third dose to complete their primary series.

Booster Doses
Booster doses are recommended to everyone five years of age and older to help restore protection that may have decreased since your last dose. Booster doses are recommended six months after completing the last dose of COVID-19 vaccine or having a COVID-19 infection.

  • Children five to 11 years of age can get a monovalent COVID-19 booster dose.
  • Youth 12 years of age and older can get a bivalent COVID-19 booster dose.
Learn more about Booster Doses

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Additional Information​​
  • Vaccination continues to be recommended for children who had a previous COVID-19 infection. Children will have some natural immunity from infection, but their protection is strengthened with vaccination.
  • Children five years of age and older can get the vaccine at the same time as other vaccines, such as the flu shot.
  • Stay up-to-date on all recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Use the online Dose Calculator to find out when your child is recommended to get their next dose.​

    Book your child's vaccine appointment online at a Halton Region COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic today. Families can also visit partici pating pharmacies, Provincial clinics available through the Provincial Booking System, GO-VAXX bus stops (5+ only) or participating primary care & paediatric providers.
  • Visit halton.ca/COVIDvaccines4kids for up-to-date information including where to get the COVID-19 vaccine, reliable sources and tips for preparing your child for their vaccination. 
  • For more information about Halton's youth vaccination program please visit COVID-19 School and Child Care Information.   
  • For more information about Halton Region Vaccination Clinics and accommodations, including transportation options, accessibility, private areas, and language support available, please visit Halton's COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics webpage or call 311.





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