Information for patients
Updated: Oct. 7, 2024
British Columbians can get their influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations at B.C. community pharmacies during the fall respiratory season.
This year, British Columbians living in long-term care and assisted living facilities began receiving their COVID-19 and influenza vaccines at the beginning of October. Invitations to book appointments for COVID-19 and flu vaccines start on Oct. 8 and will go to health-care workers, those most vulnerable to severe COVID-19 and illness from influenza, and those ages 65 and older.
Vaccinations will begin on Oct. 15.
Individuals registered with the Province will receive an invitation from the government's GetVaccinated system. If you or your family has not registered yet, register today.
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Looking for the RSV vaccine?
Health Canada approved an RSV vaccine for use in adults 60 years of age and older to prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The RSV vaccine is not funded by the Province of British Columbia.
For individuals interested in the vaccine, it is available for purchase from select B.C. pharmacies. Please follow the link below.