Justin Trudeau Says He Knows Children Are ‘Excited’ To Get Vaccinated

Now that a COVID-19 vaccine is available for children 5 and over, Justin Trudeau is trying to get doses into the arms of more of the younger population and he told kids to ask their parents if they can go get vaccinated.

During a COVID-19 update on January 12, the prime minister took a moment to speak directly to kids about what they've been going through recently and even throughout the entire pandemic.

"I know many of you are in virtual school again, many of you have made more sacrifices," Trudeau said. "This is not easy."

He mentioned that almost half of the eligible kids between the ages of 5 and 12 in Canada have gotten their first dose of a vaccine but that number could be higher.