A virtual town hall is being held for Waterloo area parents to discuss COVID-19 vaccines. Globalnews.ca

The Cambridge North Dumfries Ontario Health Team will host a public town hall on July 27 to answer questions from parents and the community. COVID-19 Comments.

“Parents and community members are anxiously awaiting the announcement of vaccine eligibility for their children aged 5 and under. Many people are seeking information on how to use these vaccines, on dosing schedules and what is right for their family,” said Dr Sharon Bal, lead physician at CND OHT.

“This combined-OHT community town hall with public health is a great opportunity to hear from experts and get your questions answered.”

The Town Hall, which is also being hosted by Waterloo Public Health and the KW4 Ontario Health Team, is being held online on Zoom from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

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The next day, bookings will begin in Ontario for children aged six months to five years in the Waterloo area.

Children in that age group will have to wait eight weeks until they are eligible to take a second dose.

Waterloo Public Health says children who have recently contracted the virus should wait eight weeks before getting their first dose.

Also on July 28, WPH says that people who are 12 to 17 years of age and have compromised immunity will also be eligible to book an appointment for a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The area says that if residents cannot get vaccinated by a family doctor or pharmacy, they can visit 99 Regina St in Waterloo or 30 Christopher Dr in Cambridge via the province’s website. You can book an appointment at one of our clinics in the U.S.