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News release: July 20, 2021

It’s Vax to School time!

Time is running out for youth to get fully vaccinated before school is back in session

Brampton, ON (July 20, 2021) – The window of opportunity is closing. It is time to act now and get youth vaccinated so they can begin the school year as safely and normally as possible.

Why the rush?

This is our ‘Last Chance to Vax’ before school begins!

In order for youth aged 12-17 to be fully vaccinated by the first day of school, they need to receive their second vaccine no later than August 24^th. Full coverage against COVID-19 comes two weeks after the second dose.

Walk in, skip the line! No appointment necessary!

This Wednesday and Thursday only (July 21 and 22) a ‘Vax to School’ fast line will be available for youth and their families who walk-in. We welcome youth and families to walk-in at any Peel Public Health clinic and present themselves at the front of the line with proof of age in order to skip the line. This will make vaccination quick and easy for them, and their accompanying parents, who can also get vaccinated at the same time.

Youth aged 12-17 will be guaranteed to receive the Pfizer vaccine, which is the only product approved for use in this age group. Accompanying parents and caregivers can get an mRNA vaccine that is available at the time of the visit (both Pfizer and Moderna may be available.)

Where can you go to get vaccinated?

• Walk-ins are accepted anytime at Peel Public Health clinics (does not include hospital clinics)
• Skip the line this week on Wednesday and Thursday only!
• Youth can also book an appointment at any clinic in Peel Region.

We have added youth focused appointments on the following dates and times at specific clinics: 

• July 23, 24, 25 at 10 Peel Centre Drive from 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 
• July 30, 31 and Aug 1 at 10 Peel Centre Drive from 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 
• July 24, 25, at International Centre from 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. 
• July 27 at Morning Star Middle School from 2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• July 29 at David Suzuki Secondary School from 2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• July 31 at Judith Nyman Secondary School from 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Bookings for these clinics can be made through the Region of Peel website.

Why is this important?

The lives of youth in Peel have been turned upside down by the pandemic, and this has impacted their mental health and their education. Our goal for this September is not only for a safe return to school, but a return to school that is as close to ‘normal’ as possible for Peel students. To make this happen, with the delta variant circulating, we need to aim for 100% coverage among youth who are 12-17 years old in Peel.

Youth in Peel who are 12-17 are eligible for first and second doses with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Information for parents and youth about the COVID-19 vaccine is available -Youth Vaccine Seminar - YouTube. Youth still have a way to go to reach the same level of protection as adults in Peel. As of July 19, 70% of eligible 12-17 year olds have had their first dose and 40% are protected with two doses.

Media contact

Trish Krale
Communication Specialist
Region of Peel