Childhood immunizations
Immunizations save lives and protect everyone from serious illness. Routine childhood immunizations (starting at age 2 months and until ages 4-6 yrs of age) are provided are NO LONGER provided at the clinic effective November 1, 2024. Please contact your local public health unit to book an appointment. Subsequent childhood immunizations will be provided in the school setting. Please see immunizebc.ca for the most update information about the current BC immunization schedule and many excellent resources.
Adult Immmunization
Tetanus: Every adult requires a tetanus booster every 10 years (every 5 years if you live or spend a lot of time on a farm).
Varicella/Shingles: Adults after age 50 are recommended to get a varicella zoster (shingles) immunization. The cost of the vaccine is not covered by the province. The most effective vaccine is Shingrix and involves 2 doses. Your physician can provide a prescription, and you can receive the injection at your local pharmacy.
Pneumococcal vaccine 23 is covered by province and adults over age 65 and vulnerable patients are recommended to receive that. It is stocked at the clinic and your physician can administer it when you are due.
RSV: Arexvy has been approved in Canada for RSV. It is not covered by the Government and is a single dose. Health Canada recommends it for the following populations:
- 75 years of age and older, particularly for those who are at increased risk of severe RSV disease (List 2)
- 60 years of age and older who are residents of nursing homes and other chronic care facilities.
- Pregnant women in 3rd trimester (to protect themselves and the unborn child)
- RSV immunization may be considered as an individual decision for adults 60 to 74 years of age in consultation with their healthcare provide
TB skin test: If you require a TB test for employment, travel, etc, these are administered at public health.