COVID-19 VACCINES – BRITISH COLUMBIA
Select pharmacies in BC are providing first, second and booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines for eligible people. Appointments must be booked through the BC Provincial COVID-19 Get Vaccinated system. Please access this system to view appointment availability at your local Pharmasave.
Eligible Patients: Find a vaccinating pharmacy near you and book your appointment
All residents 6 months and older are eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in British Columbia. Note that pharmacies in BC are only providing COVID-19 vaccines to people aged 12 and older as per the BC COVID-19 Immunization Plan. Find more information on vaccines for children here.
COVID-19 boosters are available to eligible people as determined by provincial public health. In BC, everyone 12+ can get a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and certain people can get a second booster.
Health Canada states that over time, protection from COVID-19 vaccines can decrease. Booster doses trigger your immune system to make more antibodies, which can increase the immune response and help improve protection against COVID-19. Staying up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters, will help protect you from severe COVID-19 disease. This is especially important with the Omicron variant widespread in Canada and the possibility of new variants.
Read more information from Health Canada on COVID-19 vaccines and booster doses.
Prepare for Your Appointment
- You will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms and risk factors using the BC COVID-19 screening criteria. If you have COVID-19 symptoms or have been told to self-isolate, do not come to the pharmacy.
- You will be asked to complete a consent form. You can complete the consent form at home and bring it with you to the pharmacy. A consent form is available here.
- You will be asked to wear a mask or face covering.
- Bring your health card with you to the pharmacy.
- Wear loose clothing with short sleeves. The vaccine will be given in your upper arm.
- Arrive on time for your appointment and not early.
- Limit the number of people who come to the pharmacy.
- After your vaccine you will be asked to wait in the pharmacy for 15 minutes or as determined by the pharmacist.
