Youth-friendly clinics for COVID-19 vaccinations hosted by Region of York

Recognizing teens have issues during pandemic leads to series of sessions

Yorkregion.com
May 25, 2021
John Cudmore

The Region of York is offering youth-friendly clinics at its COVID-19 vaccination sites starting May 27.

The clinics offer longer appointment time slots to support youth needs and targeted mental-health resources. It is also an opportunity to get vaccinated with other family members.

Families are encouraged to book appointments together for any family member 12 years of age and older who has not yet received their first dose of the vaccine.

Children 13 years old and under require a parent or legal guardian to provide consent at the time of the vaccination.

If a parent or legal guardian is unable to accompany their 12- or 13-year-old child to the appointment they can complete and sign a consent form and send it with the child to the appointment.

The clinics will also be offered May 28, May 31 and June 1 from 3:30 p.m. to closing at the following locations:

Aaniin Community Centre, Markham

Maple Community Centre, Maple

Richmond Green Centre, Richmond Hill

Georgina Ice Palace, Georgina

Ray Twinney Complex, Newmarket

Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, Vaughan

Trisan Centre (May 31 and June 1 only), King Township

Additionally, a fully dedicated weekend for youth and their families will be held May 29 and May 30 at the following locations:

Aaniin Community Centre, Markham

Maple Community Centre, Vaughan

Richmond Green Centre, Richmond Hill

Georgina Ice Palace,Keswick

Canada’s Wonderland, Vaughan

Ray Twinney Complex, Newmarket

Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, Vaughan