Port Moody has hit a new milestone during the vaccination stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kids aged five to 11 across the City of the Arts appear to be choosing to receive a second dose of vaccine against the virus as more eight-week waiting periods are closing since their first inoculation.
As of today (July 27), eligible children aged five to 11 have officially crossed the 60 per cent plateau and continues to lead all Fraser Health municipalities in the category.
The number is based on the latest collected and published data available by the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC).
There are fewer clinic options for parents, but the multi-vaccination station in Coquitlam has continued to welcomed them to book an appointment for kids wishing to receive a dose.
The update also marks a steady 15 per cent increase over the last three months as demand for the vaccine began to dwindle and officials look to the fall for rolling out a second booster against COVID-19.
B.C. is planning to expand the eligibility beyond its current availability for seniors over 70, Indigenous people 55 and older, and those living in residential care homes, as well as the extremely and clinically vulnerable.
A timeline for shot is expected to take place between September and December when there's a greater risk of seasonal spread.
As well, parents with children between six months and four years will begin to receive invitations on Aug. 2 to book an appointments for their first vaccinations for any children they have between six months and four years.
Health Canada recently approved Moderna's vaccine for kids and B.C. clinics will provide inoculations as needed.
Half of Port Coquitlam children aged five to 11 have received a double-dose (50 per cent), but that number remains unchanged since June 26.
However, Coquitlam kids are progressing in getting their second shots against COVID-19, now at 54 per cent for the fourth-highest rate in Fraser Health.
Last week, the Tri-Cities reached the 60 per cent triple-vaccination average among all eligible residents aged five years and older — also the fourth-highest in the regional health authority.
Broken down by sub-region, the latest BCCDC surveillance numbers are as follows:
North Coquitlam
- 67 per cent of five to 11 population vaccinated with at least one dose
- 92 per cent of 5+ population vaccinated with at least one dose
- 90 per cent of 5+ population vaccinated with a second dose
- 58 per cent of 18-49 population vaccinated with a third dose
- 74 per cent of 50+ population vaccinated with a third dose
Southwest Coquitlam
- 65 per cent of five to 11 population vaccinated with at least one dose
- 94 per cent of 5+ population vaccinated with at least one dose
- 92 per cent of 5+ population vaccinated with a second dose
- 56 per cent of 18-49 population vaccinated with a third dose
- 76 per cent of 50+ population vaccinated with a third dose
Southeast Coquitlam
- 64 per cent of five to 11 population vaccinated with at least one dose
- 91 per cent of 5+ population vaccinated with at least one dose
- 89 per cent of 5+ population vaccinated with a second dose
- 55 per cent of 18-49 population vaccinated with a third dose
- 75 per cent of 50+ population vaccinated with a third dose
Port Coquitlam
- 61 per cent of five to 11 population vaccinated with at least one dose
- 91 per cent of 5+ population vaccinated with at least one dose
- 88 per cent of 5+ population vaccinated with a second dose
- 53 per cent of 18-49 population vaccinated with a third dose
- 77 per cent of 50+ population vaccinated with a third dose
Port Moody–Anmore–Belcarra
- 71 per cent of five to 11 population vaccinated with at least one dose
- 92 per cent of 5+ population vaccinated with at least one dose
- 90 per cent of 5+ population vaccinated with a second dose
- 60 per cent of 18-49 population vaccinated with a third dose
- 79 per cent of 50+ population vaccinated with a third dose
Vaccine clinic
Fraser Health has changed the hours of its multi-vaccination station in Coquitlam.
The authority says the clinic at the Poirier Admin Building (640 Poirier St.) is now open for bookings between 9:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. — two hours shorter than its original 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. schedule.
The clinic appears to still be open seven days a week for anyone seeking a first, second and third vaccine dose against COVID-19.
Some of the other vaccines being offered for interested Tri-Cities residents include:
- COVID-19 vaccine
- For eligible children and adolescents aged five and older
- Tdap-IPV vaccine
- Protects against tetanus diphtheria, whooping cough and polio
- MMRV vaccine
- Protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox
Parents and guardians looking to get their child protected can also visit the clinic. Booking an appointment in advance is preferred, says Fraser Health.
Before receiving a dose against COVID-19, Tri-City residents are encouraged to register via B.C.'s GetVaccinated online portal or call 1-833-838-2323.
You can also visit the province's website for more information.
