Eligible Tri-City residents still looking for a vaccine against COVID-19 — a third dose if they're immuno-compromised — will have two chances this week to receive a jab.
Fraser Health is set to host a pair of walk-in pop-up clinics at the Poirier Administration Building today (Nov. 3) and Sunday (Nov. 7) and will be open from 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. both days.
With no appointment needed, the Coquitlam facility — located at 640 Poirier St. near the Poirier Forum — is welcoming eligible residents aged 12 years and older to get a dose against the virus as capacity and supplies allow.
If it's your first, you will need your personal health number.
If it's your second, and it's been at least 28 days since your inaugural jab, you will need your personal health number and immunization record card.
Fraser Health says, at all clinics, the type of vaccine available is "determined by daily supply."
As of Oct. 24, B.C. non-essential events and businesses can only be accessed by those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
The province's vaccine card program is for "discretionary" places like movie theatres, concerts or sporting events as full capacity crowds are now allowed in parts of the province where vaccination rates are high — including Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra.
THIRD DOSES AND BOOSTERS
For those seeking a third dose, B.C. is currently recommending one for those who are immuno-compromised at this time.
A full eligibility list is available on the BCCDC's website.
If you're listed as immuno-compromised, you will have received an invitation to receive a third jab against COVID-19 from B.C.'s GetVaccinated portal.
Boosters are also set to be available to Tri-City residents who've received an invitation from GetVaccinated and have been waiting six to eight months since their second dose.
Third and booster doses are not mandatory, but are strongly encouraged, B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix said last week during an news conference with provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.
She added a third vaccine can provide better protection against the virus.
Meanwhile, the mass immunization clinic at Coquitlam Central Station's Park and Ride overflow lot is still accepting walk-ins for first, second or third doses during the following hours:
- 2900 Barnet Hwy.
- 9:45 a.m. to 8 p.m. = Monday to Friday
- 9:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. = Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
- Entrance off Mariner Way – east side of Rona. Proceed down the ramp and turn right
- The address will direct you to the main lot on the left but COVID-19 Services are located in the overflow lot to the right
- Do not cut through the Rona parking lot. Please follow the signs
