Those who have yet to get their first COVID-19 vaccine can just show at their convenience.
Interior Health immunization clinics across the region are adding and extending hours for drop-in vaccinations.
Drop-in access is for people who are 12 and up (born in 2009 or earlier) who have not received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
“People can arrive, register on the spot, and receive their vaccine. No advance appointments are needed,” Interior Health said in a media release.
For dates and times for drop-in clinics visit: https://news.interiorhealth.ca/news/covid-19-immunization-clinics/
• Vernon - Monday to Friday - Vernon Recreation Complex
• Lumby - Thursdays - Whitevalley Community Hall
• Enderby - Mondays and Fridays - Enderby Senior’s Centre
• Armstrong - Wednesdays - St. Joseph’s Hall
People can also drop in for first doses at mobile immunization clinics in communities listed here: Mobile Immunization Clinic Schedule | COVID-19 | Interior Health. All drop-in clinics run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Okanagan Indian Band - today (Friday, June 11) OKIB Community Hall
• Falkland- Saturday, June 12 Falkland Rodeo Grounds
• Armstrong - Sunday, June 13 and Monday, June 15 - Armstrong Fair Grounds
• Lake Country - June 28-29 - Beasley Park
Drop-in clinics are for the first dose only; second dose notifications are sent by email, phone, or text when it is time to book an appointment.
Everyone should register for COVID-19 vaccine notifications:
· Online https://gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated
· By phone: 1-833-838-2323
· In person at a Service BC office
To learn about B.C.’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan, visit www.gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated.
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