Free Online Information Session About COVID-19 Vaccine for Ages 5-11

A free online information session regarding the COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5-11 will be held by Peterborough Public Health announced Monday.

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The live online session will be on Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. on Peterborough Public Health’s YouTube channel. Dr. Thomas Piggot, local medical officer of health, for parents and guardians about the paediatric COVID-19 vaccine will be on the stream to field questions and address the public.

“Dr. Piggott is looking forward to connecting with parents, caregivers and youth and sharing the latest information on the paediatric COVID-19 vaccine,” said Donna Churipuy, public health programs director. “This will be one of his first opportunities to engage with the community and address the questions residents have about the paediatric COVID-19 vaccine as we work together to keep everyone safe from the coronavirus.”

Dr. Piggott will be joined by local paediatrician, Dr. Henry Ukpeh. Dr. Ukpeh will share his professional experience and knowledge of paediatric vaccinations to help parents and guardians make an informed choice about permitting their children to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for those aged 5-11.

Their presentation will cover the latest updates on the paediatric COVID-19 vaccine roll-out, an overview of the COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in children ages 5-11 and wrap up with a section on frequently asked questions.

Dr. Piggott and Dr. Ukpeh invite residents to ask questions in advance. They will try to address as many questions in their presentation. Residents who wish to submit questions in advance will be invited to do so as part of the online registration process. Residents who do not wish to submit a question can tune into the Peterborough Public Health YouTube channel on Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. for a live stream for the event.

Online registration is available on www.eventbrite.ca and search for “5-11 COVID-19 Vaccine information Session” or clicking here. The event will be lived streamed for free on Peterborough Public Health’s YouTube channel.

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