Although children are less likely to get severe COVID-19 infections, they can still get sick from the virus and have long-term consequences. They may also spread the infection to others.

Regardless of your child's age, it is important to keep their routine immunizations other vaccine-preventable diseases up-to-date. A strong immune system can reduce the im​pact of COVID-19, and prevent illness from other communicable diseases. For more information, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control.

• COVID-19 Vaccine Approved by Health Canada for Children Aged 0-5
  
• Five- to 11-Year-Olds Need their Vaccines, Too (Talk to a Doc video, 55 secs)​
• ​Children and COVID-19 Vaccination (BCCDC resources web ​page)
• Are there side effects for youth when receiving the COVID-19 vaccine? (Talk to a Doc video, 1.44 mins)
• Should I get my child vaccinated? (video, 1.21 mins)​​
  
• ​COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids Aged 5 to 11​ (fact sheet)
  
• COVID-19 Vaccines Approved For Children 5-11: What You Should Know​ (FNHA news story, Nov. 19, 2021)​
  
• ​​COVID-19 Vaccines ​for Youth: Why should young people be vaccinated? (infographic) Colour | Black and White