Another clinic option for parents hoping to get their younger kids vaccinated against COVID-19 will be available in east London later this week.
The Real Canadian Superstore at 825 Oxford Street East will be hosting a vaccination clinic for children aged 5 to 11 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. Both first and second dose pediatric Pfizer vaccines will be available.
"Right now, it's more important than ever that children get vaccinated in order to protect themselves, their classmates, and their teachers [against COVID-19]," Ashesh Desai, the grocery store chain's executive vice president of pharmacy and healthcare, said in a statement. "These clinics will make appointments more accessible and convenient for those who need them to help keep our schools safe."
Those interested in taking their child to get the vaccine will have to book an appointment as walk-ins will not be taken.
Appointments can be booked by calling the store's pharmacy at 519-434-5411.
Since eligibility for the shot opened up to kids aged 5 to 11 in late November, more than 50 per cent of children in that age group have received their first dose.
