Lower Than Expected Figures for Vaccinations in Under 5 Age Group

Thursday, 22 September 2022 06:47

By Noelle Sinclair

Ontario's top doctor says only 6 per cent of age group has first dose

Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of health says the number of children under the age of 5 getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is lower than he had expected.

Dr. Kieran Moore says only about 6 per cent of kids in that age group have had their first dose.

Moore says that's lower than he thought he would see by this point.

He says in particular parents whose children have underlying conditions should consider vaccination and should talk to their health-care provide

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Lower Than Expected Figures for Vaccinations in Under 5 Age Group

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