The provincial government has officially kicked off it’s vaccination campaign for kids age 5-11.

Not long after school let out for the day, children and their parents began fill the clinic on Mundy Pond Road to become some of the first kids in the province to receive their vaccines.

Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald was on hand to personally administer some of the first doses of the pediatric Pfizer vaccine.

Nine-year-old Charlie Gover was among the first in line to receive his vaccine, and even received a high-five after from Dr. Fitzgerald afterwards.

Gover says he wasn’t too nervous going in, and aside from his arm being a bit sore, was feeling good after getting his shot.

Appointments are now open in the Eastern Health region for kids to get their shots, and the health authority is currently working to finalize the dates for school clinics.

Parents and guardians can book an appointment at a clinic by visiting the COVID-19 website or by calling 1-833-951-3904 toll-free.

Those booking online are asked to select PEDIATRC (5-11) COVID-19 Immunization Appointment before booking.

The regional health authorities are working with area schools to finalize dates for school clinics, information on which will be shared as it becomes available.

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is recommending that a COVID vaccine not be booked within fourteen days before or after another vaccine.