The flu vaccine is now available in our office!! For Social distancing purposes we now have only online booking for the flu vaccine clinics and ALL flu shot appointments must be booked online. We will have spots available during the week and on certain weekends. Dates will become available 2 weeks in advance. Please do…
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Attestation form for return to school or day care
We understand that children and families will be faced with questions of when their children can be sent back to school or daycare. The position of the Vaughan Pediatric Clinic, the Pediatric Section of the OMA and the Ontario Medical Association’s position is that doctor’s notes for clearance to return to work, school, daycare or…
Covid Vaccines for Children 5-11 years of age
COVID-19 vaccination for children 5-11 years of age has now been approved by Health Canada Vaccines will be given at soon to be announced dedicated vaccination sites, some schools and some doctors offices. We will announce locations and times as they become available Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) in November 2021 indicates that Canadians…
Co-administration of COVID VACCINE for Children 5-11 with other vaccines:
Health Canada advises that although simultaneous administration of COVID 19 vaccines with other vaccinations such as flushots is advisable in adults and children 12 years of age and older, they are currently recommending separating COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines such as influenza, other childhood vaccines in children 5-11 years of age by at least 2…
UPDATED OFFICE POLICIES-Fall 2021
We have updated our office policies in order to adapt to the current status of the COVID -19 pandemic We encourage our patients to review and keep up to date with these policies as they change . We apologize if they cause any inconvenience and are different than what you are normally used to .…
Another Grade 7/8 Vaccine Clinic at Vaughan Pediatric Clinic
BOOK YOUR GRADE 7/8 VACCINE CLINIC AT Vaughan Pediatric Clinic All Grade 7 students can be immunized against hepatitis B, human papillomavirus (HPV) and meningococcal disease. Although vaccinations against Hepatitis B and HPV diseases are voluntary, students are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated. Vaccination against meningococcal disease is required under the Immunization of School Pupils…
Grade 7 and 8 shots at Vaughan Pediatric Clinic
BOOK YOUR GRADE 7/8 VACCINE CLINIC AT Vaughan Pediatric Clinic (For VPC patients only ) All Grade 7 students can be immunized against hepatitis B, human papillomavirus (HPV) and meningococcal disease. Although vaccinations against Hepatitis B and HPV diseases are voluntary, students are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated. Vaccination against meningococcal disease is required under…
Ontario Ministry of health Covid-19 screening tool for children in school and day care:
Here is the recent Ontario ministry of health Covid-19 screening tool for children in school and child care. You can use it to help decide whether or not to send your child to school or daycare. Note that these guidelines are changing almost daily. We will try to keep up with them and continue to…