Nova Scotia's health minister says all residents, including people as young as 12, will be able to get their first shot of COVID vaccine by the end of June.
Zach Churchill's comments come after Health Canada approved the Pfizer vaccine for children as young as 12.
The vaccine was previously authorized for anyone at least 16 years of age or older but recently, chief medical adviser Dr. Supriya Sharma says the clinical trial showed the vaccine is safe and effective in the younger age group.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Churchill said the province had already incorporated younger age cohorts into its strategy.
"There will be no impact on our timeline in terms of delivering vaccines to Nova Scotians," said Churchill.
Churchill says the province is still on track to have everybody who wants a vaccine, those between 12 and 15, to get vaccinated as early as June.
He says that timeline is dependent on vaccine supply, and the deliveries can change from week to week.
Nova Scotians as young as 12 can get first shot of COVID vaccine in June: N.S. health minister - HalifaxToday.ca
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