Shoppers Drug Mart to host COVID vaccine clinics for children

Select pharmacies to increase access to COVID vaccines for kids this Saturday.

TORONTO — As families prepare for the upcoming March school break, as well as the easing restrictions throughout the province, Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacies are doing everything they can to make access to vaccinations easier. Pharmacies at select Shoppers locations will host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children ages 5-11 from 10am-6pm on Saturday March 5, where first and second dose pediatric Pfizer vaccines will be available.

According to recent ministry of health data, 45% of children aged 5-11 in Ontario have not received a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and of children 5-11 in Ontario who have received a first dose, 44% have not received their second.

“March break is approaching, and at the same time COVID restrictions are starting to ease. With increased social gatherings and travel, it’s imperative that children are fully vaccinated to protect themselves and their loved ones from COVID-19,” said Sarah Ahmad, senior vice president, Health and Wellness, Shoppers Drug Mart. “For the past two years pharmacists have played an important role, supporting public health priorities in the fight against COVID. These clinics will make appointments more accessible and convenient for those who need them.”