25 October 2022

KidsAbility and Region of Waterloo Public Health continue to partner on Special Accommodation COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children aged 6 months to 17 years with severe needle anxiety or general anxiety as well as those with sensory, behavioural or other special needs.

KidsAbility (Waterloo) clinics are by appointment only. Please fill out our Request Form to book an appointment.

Clinic Dates:

  • Saturday, November 19, 2022
  • Saturday, November 26, 2022
  • Saturday, December 10, 2022
  • Saturday, January 21, 2023
  • Saturday, February 4, 2023

Location: 500 Hallmark Dr., Waterloo ON N2K 3P5

Special Accommodation clinics offer additional supports for children and their families. For example: private immunization spaces in a sensory-friendly clinic (e.g., reduced noise and lighting) offer longer appointment times, plenty of toys for distraction and caring therapists and volunteers to support the needs of each child. Children attending these clinics may also bring a comforting toy or stuffy with them.

Capacity at these special accommodation clinics is limited.

If you require support in changing an appointment, contact Public Health at 519-575-4400 or email phecovidimms@regionofwaterloo.ca.

Note: All vaccine-related questions must be directed to the experts at Region of Waterloo Public Health. 

Parents, caregivers, and other household family members who are eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccines (e.g., first, second or booster doses) are welcome to book their vaccinations during this time as well.

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Preparing Your Child For The COVID-19 Vaccine

Learn how to prepare your child for the COVID-19 vaccine, including what to tell your child beforehand, how you can help a child who is anxious about needles and how to comfort or distract a child during vaccination.