Starting today, April 8, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is inviting those 65 years of age and older to register for their COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
People above 65 in Whistler, Squamish, Pemberton, Richmond, Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Lions Bay, Sunshine Coast, Powell River, and Bowen Island can call to book a COVID shot.
Those who are clinically extremely vulnerable and have received a patient invitation letter are also eligible. Patient invitation letters will arrive by April 15.
Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) above the age of 18 can also register for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment online, by phone or in person.
Those eligible can register online with Personal Health Number at www.getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca.
Those that don’t have a personal health number or are unable to book online, can register by phone at 1-833-838-2323.
The call centre is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. In-person registration is also available at Service BC offices.
For more information about COVID-19 vaccine or booking an appointment, visit www.vch.ca/vaccine.
Over65and waiting says
I’m so confused. Can we book an actual appointment or are we just being told to register? Most of us have already done that.
Diana Geller says
I phoned in after getting notice that I could make an appt. for 65 and over – the system isn’t working for Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton and the Sunshine coast. The closest place to book is West Van. The person on the appointment line says he’s frustrated to, it’s a tech glitch of the new system. Hopefully this will get worked out over the next day or two.
Diana Geller says
It’s working now. Appointments on April 15 and 27th for Squamish available.