Northern Health accelerates vaccine schedule

PRINCE GEORGE – Northern Health (NH) continues to adjust COVID-19 vaccine appointment eligibilities and clinic dates, as BC’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan moves forward ahead of schedule. The age-based vaccine rollout using the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines is accelerating across the province.

As of noon today, Northern residents born in 1947 or earlier (74+), and Indigenous peoples 55+ can call to book their vaccine appointment. Once you’re eligible, you are always eligible.

NH has been vaccinating, or booking vaccinations, for people over the age of 18 in the following communities (regions): Prince Rupert, Haida Gwaii, Stewart, Dease Lake, Granisle, Hazelton and Houston. NH is now planning whole community 18+ clinics for the following communities (Do NOT call into book until the call-in date – the number to call will be made available at that time):

*March 27 – Chetwynd (Royal Canadian Legion)