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NRHA reminds northerners to do what they can to reduce the spread of COVID-19 over the holidays

A medical officer of health with the Northern Health Region shared an update on how the COVID-19 pediatric vaccine campaign has been going in the north.

 

Doctor William Libich has the details.

 

“So far, interest in the vaccine has been very strong as parents and caregivers realize how important it is to get their children immunized and uptake of the vaccine is increasing quickly. Throughout the province, over 42% of children between 5 and 11 had received the first dose and a few have even received the second dose. In the North, our numbers are a little lower than the provincial average. Not by much, we’re about 40%. Winnipeg’s rate is about 48% but numbers all across Manitoba and Canada are rising fast.”

 

Libich reassures parents and caregivers unsure about getting their children vaccinated that there is a significant amount of real-world experience that the pediatric shot is safe.

 

He adds it’s important that everyone eligible to get the shot and booster do so as we head into Christmas and the New Year.

 

For more information, listen to Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon.

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