May 6th, 2021

Region of Waterloo (ROW)  Public Health has recently added children with special needs to the priority groups who are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.  

These include children ages 16 and older with:

  • Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities, 
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder, 
  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder,
  • Cerebral Palsy, 
  • Diagnosis of a Mental Disorder (e.g., Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)).
As well, younger children with special needs ages 12-15 living in certain settings, or with highest, high and at risk conditions (including those listed above) may also be eligible through their health care provider. For more information, you can use the Region’s COVID-19 website.

 

If you are interested in pre-registering with the Region of Waterloo the link is here- Registration Form .

Additional Highlights of eligibility criteria from the ROW website:

  • One essential caregiver for an adult or child with a highest-risk or high-risk health condition who requires support for daily living
  • Residents and frontline staff in the following high-risk settings (many of the following groups will be booked directly into mobile clinics), including:
    • Developmental services, including supported independent living
    • Children’s residential facilities, including group homes and foster homes
    • Homes for special care
    • Youth justice facilities

For more information and/or to book an appointment through the Region go to the Region of Waterloo Link.