COVID-19 vaccination schedule February 2022

COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children ages 5 – 11

The childhood vaccines will not be administered at the regular COVID vaccination clinic.

Additional clinics added for vulnerable 5-11 COVID-19 vaccine

The Public Health Department has announced additional clinics for vulnerable children 5 – 11 seeking the COVID-19 vaccine.  The appointment-only clinic is offered 9:00am – 3:30pm in the Public Health Clinic at the Cayman Islands Hospital on the following dates:

• Saturday 12 February 2022 – 1^st dose
• Saturday 26 February 2022 – 1^st dose
• Saturday 12 March 2022 – 1^st dose
• Saturday 26 March 2022 – 2^nd dose (for those vaccinated on Jan 29^th)

Appointments can be made by contacting the Public Health Clinic at 926-8152. Please bring along the child’s immunisation record.

Studies have shown that a larger interval between the first and second dose may provide better immunological response and less side effects. The second dose can be administered at least 8 weeks following the first dose.

As a reminder, a physician letter in support of their patient receiving the vaccine will be required for any administration to this age group. Vulnerable or high-risk children aged 5 – 11 and those on the same age group living with vulnerable or immunocompromised individuals will qualify.  This includes children 5-11 years old who have:

• Chronic respiratory disease
• Chronic heart conditions
• Chronic conditions of the kidney, liver or digestive system
• Chronic neurological disease (ie: Down’s syndrome)
• Endocrine disorders
• Immunosuppression (ie: those undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy, solid organ transplant recipients, bone marrow or stem cell transplant recipients)
• Asplenia or dysfunction of the spleen
• Serious genetic abnormalities that affect a number of systems

The childhood vaccines will not be administered at the regular COVID vaccination clinic.

For children who would be eligible for this in the Sister Islands, please contact Faith Hospital to schedule an appointment 244-7643

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*Boosters are available to persons who meet the criteria below and have their 2nd dose MORE than 3 months ago
• PERSONS AGED 18 YEARS AND OVER
• CLINICALLY VULNERABLE PERSONS (12+ YEARS OLD), FOR EXAMPLE THOSE WITH:
o Diabetes
o Hypertension
o Cancer
o Heart disease
o Lung disease
o Kidney disease
o Autoimmune diseases or compromised/weakened immune system
o Asthma
o Down’s syndrome (adults)
o Severe mental illness
o People on immunosuppression therapies
o People with solid organ transplants
o Pregnant women
O Other people who have also been classed as clinically extremely vulnerable, based on clinical judgement and an assessment of their needs – GPs and hospital clinicians determination

GENERAL VACCINE INFO

• When receiving your 2nd or 3rd dose, you MUST also bring along your vaccination card reflecting your previous doses
• Dose 1 & 2 are available to persons 12 years and older. Parental consent required for anyone 12 – 17 years old
• Boosters (3rd dose) are available to persons 18 and over, three months after their 2nd dose
• The date on your vaccination card for the 2nd dose is the earliest that is recommended
• All persons must present photo identification showing date of birth
• Facemask required – Please bring your own.
• Do NOT laminate your card