KITCHENER -- People between 12 and 17 years old will be able to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment starting Friday in Waterloo Region. In a news release, officials said people in that age group, along with family members 12 and older in the same household, will receive a notification inviting them to book a vaccine. People between 12 and 17 can receive the Pfizer vaccine, which is the only vaccine in Canada approved for people under the age of 18. Booking notifications will be sent to Waterloo Region residents who have pre-registered. The notification will also include information on booking for family members. The Vaccine Distribution Task Force has opened appointments for this age group so they can get their first dose before the end of June.