Currently, the rates of COVID-19 associated hospitalizations for young children (aged 5-11) are at its peak.
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Pfizer-BioNTech seeks approval from Health Canada for its COVID-19 vaccine, Comirnaty, for youth ages 5-11
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The Government of Ontario announces release of Verify Ontario app and COVID-19 vaccine certificate with QR code, available October 15, 2021
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The Government of Ontario announces the lifting of capacity limits in select indoor and outdoor settings where proof of vaccination is required, effective October 9, 2021
The Centers of Disease Control explains which populations are eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot
Note that only certain populations who received a 2-dose Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine series can receive a booster shot.
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The Government of Ontario encourages the safe celebration of Thanksgiving through keeping gatherings limited to 25 people indoors and 100 people outdoors
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The Public Health Agency of Canada explains that the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommends Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for those aged 12-17
When making this decision, the NACI took into account occurrences of myocarditis and pericarditis following mRNA COVID-19 immunizations. The NACI has concluded that mRNA vaccinations are safe in adolescents.
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COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11 on the horizon
Health Canada is cognizant of Pfizer-BioNTech’s submission to the FDA for approval of its COVID-19 vaccine, Comirnaty, for children ages 5-11 and is awaiting Pfizer-BioNTech’s submission in the near future.
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The Government of Ontario implements increased access to COVID-19 rapid antigen screening for students to help keep schools and licensed child care settings open
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