Manitoba Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Brent Roussin has announced the expansion of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include children ages six months to four years.  He says vaccine supplies will initially be limited with 14,900 doses in the first delivery so they will be prioritizing the vaccine for children who have certain medical conditions as well as First Nations, Inuit or Metis children until the second shipment expected in late July or early August….

“We know this vaccine has a very safe profile and is effective.  It is a smaller dose due to the age of this cohort but still provides that strong immune response.  It is a two dose series and we’re recommending an eight week interval between the doses.”

Parents and caregivers of eligible children can begin booking appointments Monday morning at 8 using the online vaccine finder or call 1-844-MAN-VACC with two Cs. More information and the online vaccine finder can be found by visiting https://protectmb.ca