COVID-19 vaccination booking open to children ages 12+

The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines have been approved by Health Canada for use in individuals ages 12+. The Province recently opened COVID-19 vaccination registration to youth ages 12+ to 17. McMaster Children’s Hospital welcomes this news as the next step in our collective fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Video Resources

To help youth and their families make informed choices about the COVID-19 vaccine available to youth, we have compiled a list of resources that may be helpful to consult prior to receiving the vaccine:

Dr. Anthony Crocco, emergency doctor at McMaster Children’s Hospital, talks about the COVID-19 vaccine and consent.

Tips for youth preparing for the COVID-19 vaccine

Vaccination tips for caregivers of youth with autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities

Additional Resources

• Kid’s Health First webpage
• This is our Shot campaign (available in many languages)
• Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies: FAQ for Youth
• Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies: Conversation starter for adults speaking to youth about the COVID-19 vaccine
• The City of Hamilton’s webpage on COVID-19 vaccine for youth
• What youth need to know about their COVID-19 vaccine appointment
• Pre-Screening Form
• Vaccine Information Sheet
• Vaccine Information Sheet For Youth (age 12-17)
• Vaccine Consent Form for Youth
• After your COVID-19 Vaccine