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Vaccine Notifications Going Out Now in B.C. as Respiratory Illness Season Begins
B.C. is sending vaccine notices to higher-risk residents as influenza cases circulate and officials stock nearly 2 million flu doses and 1.5 million COVID-19 doses.
- On Wednesday, British Columbia announced a free immunization campaign offering vaccines against influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and pneumococcal disease to all residents starting this week.
- Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed the province secured almost two million influenza doses and 1.5 million COVID-19 doses, prompting priority notifications to begin Monday, Oct. 5.
- Appointments for higher-risk populations begin Tuesday, Oct. 13, expanding to the general public through early November via the Get Vaccinated registration system, pharmacies, and health clinics.
- Seniors aged 75 and older and Indigenous individuals aged 60 and older are newly eligible for free RSV vaccinations, protecting vulnerable populations against severe respiratory illness.
- Dr. Bonnie Henry emphasized that immunization remains the most effective defense against rising viral circulation, while advising residents to clean hands regularly and stay home when sick.
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