Dr. Purser on the kids' vaccine rollout: "This could not of come at a better time, because children 5-11 are now becoming one of the highest populations with the greatest incidences of COVID infections, even though their rates of hospitalization has remained fairly low overall."

Dr. Purser says COVID infection in general tends to be asymptomatic or mild in kids, "but it's still important for everyone of all age groups to be vaccinated because some children, regardless of their health status, can still develop very serious complications of the infection."

Want to know if you are eligible to receive a third dose of the #COVID19Vaccine? If you belong to a group listed below and are 6 months (168 days) from your second dose, visit our website to book an appointment. regionofwaterloo.ca/GetVaccinated

JUST IN: Region of Waterloo Public Health confirms local residents 18+ can use the regional system to book a booster shot appointment, as long as it’s scheduled for Jan. 4 and beyond — and the date is at least 168 days since your second dose. CityNews Kitchener

When they say: “We need to learn to live with COVID” What they really mean is: Let’s just give up on protecting health workers, essential workers, People with Disabilities, elders, children, unhoused people, immunocompromised people & the vulnerable...from the harms of COVID.

Today marks the 2 year anniversary of the first documented case of #Covid19 in Canada 🇨🇦. What have 3 Million cases, 32K deaths & massive collateral losses taught us? Prepare. Prevent. Invest. Care. It's not all or none. It's #AllForOne #Equity #WeNotMe

My heart skipped a beat. Cannot wait for the day when our whole family can be protected. Thank you science!!! #BeGreatVaccinate

An Ontario Liberal Party | Parti Libéral de l'Ontario government will make the largest investment in building and repairing schools in our province's history. It will be fully funded by cancelling the Ford Conservatives' wasteful and damaging Highway 413. #TheChoiceIsYours #onpoli

The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.

Dear Dr. Kieran Moore, The hospitals don’t have room for all of the sick babies and toddlers who need ICU care due to complications from RSV, influenza, and COVID. Bring back masks.

🚨 Day 1 of Kawasaki Disease Awareness Month 🚨 We will flood our social media for the next 26 days with awareness about Kawasaki Disease, the kids we support and our foundation. Let's all grow awareness for Kawasaki Disease LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE #kawasakidisease #kawasakikids

Cheat codes I know at 36 I wish I knew at 20:

Day 2 of Kawasaki Disease Awareness Month Over 10,000 of these KD Symptom postcards have been distributed across the country and you can order yours today. Order some today at kawasakikidsfoundation.org/kawasaki-disea… Let's all make a difference, educate, and grow awareness for Kawasaki Disease.

Do you remember when you joined Twitter? I do! #MyTwitterAnniversary

Oktoberfest is for everyone, including the kids! KIDtoberfest features traditional music & dancing, learning stations, and guided activities. We’re looking for new committee members to contribute their unique skills to create the best programming possible>bit.ly/40ef671