Island Health Immunization Clinic - Forbes Hall – November 9th

On Thursday, November 9th, Island Health will be holding an Influenza and COVID-19 immunization clinic at Forbes Hall Community Centre.

COVID vaccine will be for the new strain XBB.1.5

All BC residents 6 months and older can get a free flu and/or COVID-19 vaccine.

Everyone, including children, must be registered. If you’ve ever had a COVID-19 vaccine, you are already registered. If not, register at www.getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca

Invitations to book are being sent out to citizens registered in the get vaccinated system. Once they receive their invitation to book, they can follow the link or call the Provincial call centre at 1-833-838-2323

Choose Thetis Island – Forbes Hall to attend the Thetis Island Clinic.

Only one appointment per person needs to be made. If the person is eligible to receive both vaccines, they will be able to get both vaccines. Some people may not be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine depending on when their last immunization was. Also, only one invitation per person will be sent, whether they get one or two immunizations.

This posting includes answers to many questions we have received about the clinic, registering, and the actual vaccine. If you have other specific questions regarding your own vaccine or appointment, please call 1-833-838-2323.

More information regarding the clinic will be sent out as received.

Forbes Hall Health Services Group
Michelle Sutter, Sharon Moloney, Ann Dickie, Kathleen McGarvey, David Reay, Jeannine Caldbeck, Shirley Burr