Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has announced the next age group that can start registering for a COVID-19 vaccine in B.C.
British Columbians aged 55 and older (born in 1966 or earlier) are eligible to register online, over the phone at 1-833-838-2323 or in-person at a Service BC location starting April 12.
Those booking appointments will need to have a pen and paper, personal health number, full name, date of birth, postal code and a phone number ready.
The following is this week’s age groups that are eligible to book their COVID-19 vaccination appointments:
People in Richmond, Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Lions Bay, Sunshine Coast, Powell River, Squamish, Pemberton and Bowen Island
- Those born 1966 or earlier (55 and older) can register now
- Those born 1971 or earlier (50 and older) can start registering on April 14 at 12 p.m.
- Those born 1976 or earlier (45 and older) can start registering on April 16 at 12 p.m.
- Those born 1981 or earlier (40 and older) can register on April 19 at 12 p.m.
Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit)
- Indigenous peoples 18 and older (born in 2003 or earlier) can call now
Once you register, you'll receive a confirmation number, which you will need to book your actual vaccine appointment. You will be contacted when you are eligible, based on your age, to book your appointment. Under the age-based program, you will receive either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
Meanwhile, under the parallel, pharmacy-based vaccine program, people aged 55 to 65 can opt to get their shot at local pharmacies, which are distributing the AstraZeneca vaccine.
There are three immunization clinics being set up in Richmond: East Richmond Community Hall (west of Cambie secondary), Jackson Lam Adult Day Care in Steveston and River Rock Casino.
-With files from Kirsten Clarke/Richmond News
