A significant move from Health Canada as they approve the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of 5 and 11.
This is the first COVID-19 vaccine authorized in Canada for use in this age group and marks a major milestone in Canada’s vaccine efforts.
The vaccine originally was submitted for approval for the age group on Oct. 18.
Health Canada is currently still reviewing the Moderna vaccine for children aged 6 to 11.
Currently in Canada 78.8 per cent of people 12 and older have received at least one dose of an approved vaccine, while 75.3 per cent are fully vaccinated.
