Starting today, all people aged 12 and older are eligible to book their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

This will make Manitoba one of the first jurisdictions in the country to allow young people aged 12 to 17 to book their Pfizer vaccine appointment.

Education Minister Cliff Cullen says Manitoba students have persevered through this pandemic, with the support of their families, teachers, friends, and community.

“Now it is their turn to be part of the COVID-19 response and help protect themselves, their friends and their families. Now that a vaccine has been approved for youth, this is something we can do together to protect each other and to help take a stand against this virus.”

All eligible young people aged 12 and older or their parent, guardian or caregiver can book an appointment at a popup or supersite by calling 1-844-626-8222 or online at protectmb.ca.

More popup clinics will be coming to Prairie Mountain Health later this month.

In Russell it will be at George P. Buleziuk Centre on May 25th, one is coming to Swan River at the Veterans Hall on May 25th, and in Neepawa it's coming to the Yellowhead Centre Hall on May 26th.