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The B.C. Ministry of Health said that children aged five to 11 will be able to receive vaccines beginning Monday, Nov. 29. Dr. Penny Ballem, doctor in charge of the roll-out, said vaccination will take place at some schools after hours. Teri Mooring, B.C. Teacherssa国际传媒� Federation president, told Black Press she is in favour of the move.

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While Mooring said the decision to inoculate a child is ultimately up to parents, numbers provided by the province Nov. 23 showed instances of infection of children in that demographic has sa国际传媒渟ignificantly increased since the start of the school year.sa国际传媒�

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Mooring also encourages that parents who are hesitant to consult with a medical professional.

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