COVID-19 Resources for Patients and Families

Where you can book an appointment for a COVID vaccine for children aged 6 months to 4our years old. Why they should be vaccinated, possible side effects and what to do if your child does not have an Ontario health card.

Who is eligible, risk of infection for children, benefits of vaccination, previous infection and exposure and ways for you to help your child have a more positive vaccine experience.

Ontario health professionals answer the questions about why it is important for children to get vaccinated.

Experts at McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) explain to parents and guardians why children aged 5-11 need to get the COVID vaccine.

Information about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for youth 12-17 years old.

Explains why it is important for parents to talk to children about the benefits and risks of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends the COVID-19 vaccine for children and youth age 12 years and older and explains why it is important.

Read about COVID-19 vaccines approved for children and youth in Canada, the importance of vaccination, and possible side effects.

Read about the importance of vaccinating kinds against COVID-19 for the entire population.

Pediatricians from John Hopkins Medicine answer questions about COVID-19 vaccines for kids.

COVID-19 vaccines for children guidance from Mayo Clinic.