As current guidance does not allow for vaccinating those under the age of 12, the Middlesex-London Health Unit will not be extending COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to anyone who has not yet had their 12th birthday.

While vaccination appointments can still be made for anyone who will be turning 12 in the coming weeks and into the fall, they will not be able to receive the vaccine until their birthday.

“I apologize for this rapid change in direction, and any frustration or confusion that it may have caused,” says Dr. Chris Mackie, Medical Officer of Health with the Middlesex-London Health Unit.

It is important to note that this decision is not related to any issues with vaccine safety or effectiveness, and specifically that there have been no related adverse events observed.

To book an appointment at a mass vaccination clinic, visit www.covidvaccinelm.ca or stop by one of the walk-in pop-up vaccination clinics in London and Middlesex County. For a complete list of vaccination clinic locations and times visit www.healthunit.com/pop-up-vaccination-clinics.

Media Contact:
Dan Flaherty, Communications Manager, Middlesex-London Health Unit,
519-663-5317 ext. 2469 or 519-617-0570 (cell.)

Spokesperson:
Dr. Chris Mackie, Medical Officer of Health, Middlesex-London Health Unit