TORONTO - The number of children under the age of five getting vaccinated against COVID-19 in Ontario is even lower than the relatively small numbers ...
TORONTO - The number of children under the age of five getting vaccinated against COVID-19 in Ontario is even lower than the relatively small numbers many experts had expected.
“We know we have a higher percentage than five per cent of children with an underlying medical illness that may predispose them to having a worse outcome associated with COVID and would absolutely encourage those parents to consider having a conversation with your health-care provider regarding the risks and benefits.”
“It’s a delicate balancing act here that we have to do when talking about this. You don’t want to come across as forcing a foreign thing into your child’s body, as we see the population is very sensitive to that kind of narrative. We don’t want to come across as being fearmongers trying to force the world back into lockdown .... But at the same time, you just want to advocate for overall child health.
Moore said the province is hearing from parents that one-on-one conversations are the most effective communication tool. He attributed the slow start to the rollout kicking off during the summer, misinformation circulating about the vaccine, as well as a general hesitancy from parents when it comes to children of that age.
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