KITCHENER The Region of Waterloo has opened up pre-registration for a COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 12 years of age and older as of Tuesday morning. In a news release, the region said that pre-registration is expanding locally as the province announces a stable and reliable vaccine supply in Ontario. Anyone interested in pre-registering for a vaccine can book through the region’s website. They’re also reminding people that it could take between four to six weeks before they’re contacted to book an appointment. Last week Health Canada approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for anyone 12-15 years of age. The region says that anyone between 12-17 years old will receive the Pfizer vaccine when it is their turn to get an appointment.
KITCHENER COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration is now open to everyone 12 and older in Waterloo Region. The region s website says pre-registering for a vaccine helps identify who is eligible and contact them once appointments are available. Everyone in @RegionWaterloo who is 12 years of age and older, born in 2009 or earlier, can now pre-register for a COVID-19 vaccine! ➡️ It could take up to 4-6 weeks before you are contacted to book an appt, depending on supply Pre-registering is the fastest way to get a COVID-19 vaccine appointment booked, the region s website says in part. We strongly recommend pre-registration for people in all eligible priority groups.
KITCHENER Anyone 50 and older is now able to pre-register for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment in Waterloo Region. The Thursday morning announcement by the region comes as Ontario also opened up vaccine pre-registration to anyone born in 1971 or earlier across the province. Included in the new list of groups able to pre-register in the region is anyone ages 12 to 17 living in congregate or developmental service settings as well as those with high at-risk conditions. However, their pre-registration is limited to the Pfizer vaccine, following Health Canada’s approval Wednesday. Adults who are 40 and older are also able to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine at select primary care offices and pharmacies in Waterloo Region.