BC Vaccines

• Vaccine fatigue setting in as officials urge everyone to get flu, COVID shots: poll

  The report, conducted by Abacus Data on behalf of the Canadian Pharmacists Association found that vaccine fatigue reduces people's willingness to get immunized.

  Health

  Sep 29, 2023
  
• More must be done to convince B.C.’s unvaccinated to roll up their sleeves

  We are heading towards a situation in which less than 10 per cent of the population will take up more and more resources in a health care system that is near capacity.

  Commentary

  Jan 11, 2022
  
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• COVID-19: Trio of major B.C. ski resorts implement vaccine mandate for staff

  Grouse Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb and Big White Ski Resort have all brought in vaccine mandates for their employees.

  Health

  Oct 13, 2021
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• Kelowna RCMP says it won’t tolerate unruly anti-vaxxers as B.C. enforces passport system

  Triance said approximately $10,000 in fines have been levied against people who refuse to comply with public health orders to date. 

  Economy

  Sep 13, 2021
• B.C. vaccine card: Officials outline details as registration website launched

  People who do not have a smartphone or printer can register for their vaccine cars by calling the hotline at 1-833-838-2323.

  Health

  Sep 7, 2021
• Proof of vaccination requirement could come to Interior Health earlier than rest of B.C.

  Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, said the Interior Health region could be a test zone to iron out the kinks of B.C.'s new vaccine card initiative.

  Health

  Aug 23, 2021
• Businesses with high COVID-19 transmission risk should require vaccines: B.C.’s top doctor

  British Columbia will not require vaccines for public services, but private businesses with high risk, such as nightclubs or wedding venues, can if they wish. 

  Health

  Jul 27, 2021
• Okanagan pharmacist reacts to no new AstraZeneca vaccines for region

  A local pharmacist says said he is unsure when the Okanagan will be receiving more AstraZeneca vaccines, but supports the government's decision.

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2021
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• Province scrambling to fix vaccination phone line problems for Vancouver Coastal Health

  The phone lines in B.C. opened Monday for non-Indigenous seniors born in 1931 and earlier and Indigenous seniors born in 1956 and earlier.

  Health

  Mar 9, 2021
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• Power outage destroys COVID-19 vaccines in remote B.C. First Nation clinic

  A batch of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines sitting in storage at a clinic in Tl'etinqox have been spoiled after a power outage, the health clinic said on Facebook.

  Health

  Jan 21, 2021