Get the information you need about COVID-19 vaccines.
The COVID-19 vaccination is free for everyone in B.C. aged six months and older.
Vaccination is especially important for people who are at higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19 (such as pregnant women, people 65 years and older and people with certain medical conditions) as well as people who provide essential community services.
The COVID-19 vaccines that have been approved by Health Canada are safe, effective and will save lives.
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What COVID-19 vaccines are available?
As of October 2024, the KP.2 formulation of the COVID-19 vaccine is available in B.C.
- Moderna Spikevax Omicron KP.2 mRNA vaccine for individuals aged six months and older
- Pfizer Comirnaty Omicron KP.2 mRNA vaccine for individuals 12 years of age and older
At least one dose of the COVID-19 KP.2 vaccine is recommended for those six months of age and older who are at increased risk of COVID-19 infection or severe disease. This includes:
- Those 65 years of age and older
- Indigenous peoples
- Residents of long-term care homes, assisted living facilities or alternate level or care
- Individuals with underlying medical conditions
- Individuals who are pregnant
- People who provide essential community services, i.e. health care workers and first responders
Anyone else aged six months and older who wishes to receive the vaccine is also eligible.
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Why is it important for me to get my COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaccines do more than protect the people getting vaccinated, they also protect everyone around them. The more people in a community who are immunized and protected from COVID-19, the harder it is for COVID-19 to spread.
Vaccines are only one part of our layers of protection against COVID-19. Continue to use your health awareness: monitor your symptoms, wash your hands often, stay home if you feel sick or have any signs of symptoms and respect people’s comfort levels.
The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is the best source of COVID-19 vaccine information. Learn more about vaccine approval at Health Canada.
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How can I book my COVID-19 vaccination?
Anyone who is registered with the provincial Get Vaccinated system will be sent an invitation and booking link for their COVID-19 vaccine via text or email.
If you have not registered previously, visit the Get Vaccinated system to register. Alternately, you can call 1-833-838-2323 to register and book appointments.
You can also call your primary care provider to see if they have COVID-19 vaccines available and then book an appointment.
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Can I have my COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine at the same time?
Yes, the COVID-19 vaccine can be given at the same time or any time before or after other vaccinations including influenza.
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Where can I find the date of my previous dose(s) of vaccine?
The date of your previous dose(s) can be found on your Immunization Record Card, which you would have received at the time of your vaccination.
To find out how to access your immunization records visit the Immunization records webpage.
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Am I eligible to receive my vaccines at home?
People who are homebound or have other challenges which make it difficult to attend an immunization site, such as vision or hearing difficulties, can request to have their vaccinations at home.
To request a home visit, please call the Home Health service line at 1-855-412-2121. The team will assess if you are eligible and, if you are, work with you to arrange the in-home vaccination.
For more information on immunizations for all ages, see Immunize BC's Immunization Schedules.
The COVID-19 pandemic vaccine campaign was the largest in our history. See Your vaccine stories.