One million vaccine doses in Interior Health
Interior Health has reached a milestone as it surpassed one million COVID-19 vaccine doses going into arms in its region.
In total, 1,021,323 doses have been administered throughout Interior Health to date. This includes over 563,334 first doses and 457,989 second doses.
“We are proud to report that IH has surpassed this incredible milestone, as we mark the Vax for B.C. campaign kick-off,” Interior Health president and CEO Susan Brown said. “We have made remarkable progress and we plan to keep going as we work to fight this challenging pandemic together.”
Brown says people can now drop-in to any Interior Health immunization clinic for either dose of the vaccine with no appointment required.
“Whether you schedule an appointment or simply drop-in to any of our immunization clinics, we are continuing to make the vaccine available across the Interior. As the wildfire season intensifies, get immunized sooner rather than later, and protect yourself and your loved ones from illness,” Brown stated.
People are eligible for their second dose at seven weeks (49 days) from the date they received their first dose.
Close to 200,000 Interior Health residents are unvaccinated, representing 26 per cent of the population.
To make an appointment, register online by visiting the provincial website at: www.getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca/, call 1‑833‑838‑2323, or visit a Service BC office listed here.
For a list of all Interior Health COVID-19 immunization clinics and other resources visit: