Youth between the ages of 5 and 11 in British Columbia can now register to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
Health Canada, as well as the National Advisory Committee on Immunization, approved a specialized version of the Pfizer vaccine on Friday.
In order to compensate for a stronger immune system, and limit discomfort, the youth version of the vaccine utilizes a smaller dosage than the adult version.
Parents can now register their children in the province’s Get Vaccinated system, and will be notified by the Ministry when it comes time to book an appointment.
So far, 75 thousand of the 360 thousand eligible British Columbians between 5 and 11 are registered.
Last week officials said that they should be able to vaccinate all eligible youth by year’s end.
As part of that same announcement, the Province said they do not intend to make vaccines mandatory for youth as of yet.
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