A record 41,754 COVID-19 vaccine appointments were booked on Friday after age eligibility was lowered to 12 and older.

The Manitoba government is reminding parents to book their child's appointment under their child’s name, not their own name. If that parent had already received a first dose, the appointment would be cancelled as second-dose appointments are not currently being accepted.

Parents who used their own names to book their child’s appointment and received a cancellation email are encouraged to call or go online to book again.

People aged 12 to 15 can either attend the appointment with a parent, guardian or caregiver, or bring a signed consent form at the time of their appointment. If the youth attends without a guardian and without a signed consent form, they will go through an informed consent process with a clinical lead to assess their ability to consent on their own and proceed with the vaccine.

Young people aged 16 and 17 can sign their own consent form. 

Appointments can be made by calling 1-844-626-8222, or online.