Our daily lives continue to be impacted by the deadly Coronavirus, and together we are fighting everyday to keep our community safe. The count of total cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia was 618 for the week of August 28 to September 3, 2022. In order to keep a close eye on the situation, the Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with the World Health Organization, the provinces, the territories, and other nations.
We should always be aware of the latest variant of Covid-19 & keep protecting ourselves.
All viruses change over time, and SARS-CoV-2 is no exception. Here’s what we know about the current variants circulating globally at the current time.
In November 2021, Omicron was quickly discovered in many nations after South African scientists informed the WHO of an abrupt rise in COVID-19 cases in Gauteng province, coinciding with the variant’s detection.
We have certified pharmacist, and it is our responsibility to follow federal and provincial government protocol to keep a healthier community. Our certified injection pharmacists will administer the vaccine safely and effectively according to provincial government plans for vaccine rollout.
| Vaccines | Approved for |
|---|---|
| Pfizer-BioNTech | Age 5 Months and older |
| Moderna | Age 6 Months and older |
| AstraZeneca Vaxzevria | Age 18 and older |
| Johnson & Johnson | Age 18 and older |
| Medicago Covifenz | Age 18 to 64 |
| Novavax Nuvaxovid | Age 18 and older |
The Government of Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) provides advice to the Public Health Agency of Canada on priority of COVID-19 vaccination for population groups. With this advice, provinces and territories have developed detailed COVID-19 immunization rollout plans for their residents including which population will receive the vaccine first. Click here to learn more.
For immunization rollout phases including timelines and eligibility, click on your respective province:
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
New Brunswick
Newfoundland & Labrador
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward
Rollout plans are being developed and implemented by provincial and territorial governments, taking into consideration Canada’s 7-point COVID-19 Immunization Plan and NACI’s Recommendations for Use of Coronavirus Vaccines. Priority populations include seniors, health care workers, long-term care residents and Indigenous communities.
Serious adverse effects from any COVID vaccine are rare. Common adverse events include injection site pain, fatigue, headache, and muscle pain. Health Canada is closely monitoring any reports of adverse events from the population as people receive the vaccine, and there have been no reports of unexpected side effects from patients to date. Anyone who witnesses or experiences an adverse reaction to the vaccine is encouraged to report the reaction to their health care provinces
The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends wearing a non-medical mask or face covering while out in public for periods of time when it is not possible to consistently adhere to physical distancing from others, particularly in crowded public settings such as stores and on public transportation.
People of all ages can be infected by COVID-19.
Older people, and people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease) appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus.
