Vaccine Update: Youth Aged 12 to 15 Eligible

Effective Thursday, May 20, at 9:00 a.m., youth aged 12 to 15 who live, work or attend school in Peel will be eligible to book an appointment in Peel Region. Bookings will be accepted for individuals who are 12 or older at the time of vaccination. Pfizer is currently the only vaccine authorized by Health Canada for use in this age group.

 Individuals who are aged 12 to 15 can book an appointment online using the Region of Peel’s booking system.  Residents in this age group will need to have a parent or guardian present to provide consent. 

 If you need help booking, call the Region of Peel COVID-19 Vaccination Line at 905-791-5202, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week. As per Ministry guidance, appointments will be available at all seven Peel Public Health mass vaccination clinics, as well as the mobile school clinics.

 We will continue working with our local partners, including school boards and the health care sector, to implement the vaccination of this age group.