We are now asking people 60+ (born in 1961 or earlier), an Aboriginal person 18+, or a person who is clinically extremely vulnerable who has received a patient invitation letter to register for their vaccine appointment.
Please note that you will not book your appointment at the time of registration. You will receive a confirmation number when you register, and you will be notified by email, text, or by phone to book your appointment based on your age, B.C.’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan phases, and vaccine supply.
People aged 55 to 65 (born in 1956 to 1966) may get the AstraZeneca COVISHIELD vaccine at eligible pharmacies with vaccine supply.
Participating pharmacies are listed on the BC Pharmacy Association website. Appointments are booked directly with pharmacies. They cannot be booked through the Get Immunized COVID-19 vaccine appointment booking phone line/online booking tool.
The three steps to get vaccinated
Step 1: Register
First, you register and get a confirmation number. You need that number to later book your vaccination appointment.
Step 2: Book your appointment
You will be notified by email, text, or by phone to book your vaccine appointment based on your age and our Immunization Plan phases. You will book your appointment online or by phone. You will select a location, date and time.
Step 3: Get your vaccine
Visit the vaccine clinic to get your vaccine dose.
People who get their first vaccine dose will be notified by email, text or phone call when they are eligible to book an appointment for their second dose.
How to register for your vaccine appointment
You can register for yourself or someone else who needs assistance. Everyone 18 and older is eligible to be vaccinated, even if you don’t have a Personal Health Number.
Public health will never share your information with any other agencies or parts of government. You will never be asked for your Social Insurance Number (SIN), driver’s license number or banking and credit card details
Register Online with a Personal Health Number
You can register 24 hours a day.
To register online, you must provide:
- First and last name
- Date of birth
- Postal code
- Personal Health Number
- An email address that gets checked regularly or a phone number that can receive text messages
Find your Personal Health Number on the back of your B.C. driver’s license or BC Services Card.
Register by Phone
Call: 1-833-838-2323
Seven days a week, 7 am to 7 pm (PDT)
The provincial call centre can also help if you feel more comfortable registering over the phone.
Please have the following information ready:
- legal name
- date of birth
- postal code
- your personal health number (PHN) on the back of your B.C. driver’s license or BC services cards, if you have one. You do not require a PHN to register by phone.
- current contact information, including an email address you or your family checks regularly
Register at a Service BC office
You register in-person at all Service BC offices. Check office hours before you go.
What should I expect at my vaccine appointment?
Here’s how to prepare for your appointment:
- Read the COVID-19 Vaccine Health File. Your immunizer will also go over this information and answer any of your questions.
- Bring your BC Services Card/Personal Health Number and photo ID, if you have them.
- Wear clothing that allows access to your upper shoulder area.
- Wear a mask. If you don’t have a mask, we will provide you with one.
Your appointment will take about 30 minutes.
Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell, experiencing COVID-19-like symptoms (e.g. cough, shortness of breath, fever, chills, headache), or if you have been asked to self-isolate. If you need to cancel, phone the call centre to reschedule you appointment.
Important reminder: Public health orders remain in effect for everyone, including those who have received their vaccine. Please continue to avoid gatherings, wear masks, avoid non-essential travel and practice good hand hygiene and physical distancing.
Vaccines for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable
People aged 16 to 74 who are determined to be part of the clinically extremely vulnerable group will receive an invitation letter in the mail signed by Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer. Letters will be mailed starting March 24. Everyone should receive their letter by April 15.
The letter will be mailed to your home address on file with your Personal Health Number. Appointments can be booked starting March 29 after you receive your letter. You will need to bring this letter with you to your appointment.
Before you book, please review the BCCDC information on Vaccinations for special patient populations to help you plan your vaccine with considerations for your health condition.
If you have not received your patient letter by April 15, it may be because:
- You recently moved to B.C.
- You received treatment in another province
- You didn’t get medication through The BC PharmaNet system
- Your home address on file is outdated
Starting April 15, you can try booking an appointment using the online Get Vaccinated registration and booking tool or call centre. Using your Personal Health Number, the registration system or phone agent will confirm if you’re eligible.
If the registration system doesn’t confirm your eligibility and you believe you should be included on the clinically extremely vulnerable list, contact your doctor or primary care provider. They will help you.
More information is available at the Government of BC vaccines for people who are extremely vulnerable page.
Vaccines for residents of communities eligible for community-specific clinics
The provincial COVID-19 vaccine roll-out includes special coordination for rural and
remote communities. Find eligible communities on our Taking a community approach page. People may be expected to provide identification to prove they reside in the applicable region.
Vaccines for health-care workers
For information on health-care worker eligibility, please see our Vaccine Information for Health-Care Worker page. Health-care workers should not phone the call centre to register.
Vaccines for priority frontline workers
Front-line priority workers
Starting in April, front-line priority workers can receive their first dose of vaccine. Front-line priority workers identified by public health currently include:
- First responders (police, firefighters, emergency transport)
- K to 12 educational staff
- Child care staff
- Grocery store workers
- Postal workers
- Bylaw and quarantine officers
- Manufacturing workers
- Wholesale/warehousing employees
- Staff living in congregate housing at places like ski hills
- Correctional facilities staff
- Cross-border transport staff
- Sectors or settings prioritized due to outbreak response (currently happening)
If you are a front-line priority worker, do not call Interior Health or our call centre. All vaccine appointments will be organized by employers. Appointment information will be communicated clearly and directly to each sector and employer.
Who else is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine?
In March and April, COVID-19 immunizations are being provided to people receiving long-term home support, and people who receive services through Community Living B.C. We are also working with the provincial government and local partners to provide immunizations to those living and working in:
- Independent living
- Seniors supportive living settings
- Shelters
- Adult group homes
- Correctional facilities
When can other groups expect to get the vaccine?
Interior Health is now in phase 2 of the immunization plan. Please refer to the B.C. Government’s immunization plan for approximate timelines of all phases.
If you missed your opportunity to be immunized in an earlier phase, you are always eligible and may register for your immunization appointment in later phases.
Who can I talk to about COVID-19 services?
Talk to a Service BC agent about non-health related information and services.
Service is available 7:30 am to 8 pm. Standard message and data rates may apply.
You can also use the Digital Agent (visible in the lower left corner of this website) to chat online about COVID-19.
Where can I learn more about the vaccine?
Immunize BC is a trusted source of information on the COVID-19 vaccines.
Does Interior Health need more immunizers to support vaccine clinics?
Yes, Interior Health is currently asking qualified clinicians (including retired physicians, pharmacists and nurses) who are interested in being immunizers and supporting the vaccination campaign to submit their contact information through our Online Immunizer Form.
What are the locations of Interior Health Immunization Clinics?
A number of rural and remote communities are eligible for community specific clinics. Please visit our page Taking a Community Specific Approach for a list of these communities.
Community | Clinic Location | Eligibility | Clinic Dates |
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100 Mile House | South Cariboo Community Health Council | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 to Tues, March 30 |
100 Mile House | Community Hall | By age cohort | Mon, April 12 - ongoing |
Alexis Creek | Alexis Creek Community Hall 2620 Stum Lake Rd, Alexis Creek | Community Specific | Thurs, April 8 to Fri, April 9 |
Armstrong | St. Joseph's Hall | By age cohort | Weds, March 24 - ongoing |
Ashcroft | Ashcroft Hub | Community Specific | Mon, April 26 to Thurs, May 6 |
Balfour | Balfour Community Hall | Community Specific | Thurs, April 15 to Sat, April 17 |
Barriere | Barriere Senior Centre 4431 Barriere Town Road, Barriere | Community Specific | Tues, March 16 to Fri, April 30 |
Beaverdell | 5841 Beaverdell Hwy 33 | Community Specific | Mon, April 12 |
Big Lake Ranch | Big Lake Ranch Community Hall 4056 Lakeview Rd, Big Lake Ranch | By age cohort | Mon, March 22 to Wed, April 7 |
Blue River | Blue River - Location TBC | Community Specific | Thurs, May 13 |
Castlegar | Selkirk College | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 - ongoing |
Celista | Celista Community Hall 5456 Squilax-Anglemont Rd, Celista | Community Specific | Tues, April 6 to Sat, April 10 |
Chase | Chase Community Hall | By age cohort | Thurs, March 18 to Weds, March 31 |
Chase | Art Holding Memorial Arena, 221 Shepherd Ave, Chase | Community Specific | Mon, April 12 to Wed, April 21 |
Clearwater | Clearwater Community Health Centre | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 to Mon, March 29 |
Clearwater | Wells Gray Curling Club 428 Murtle Crescent, Clearwater | Community Specific | Mon, April 12 to Wed, April 21 |
Clinton | Clinton Health Centre 1510 Cariboo Hwy, Clinton | Community Specific | Weds, March 17 to Mon, April 19 |
Cranbrook | Cranbrook Curling Center | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 - ongoing |
Crawford Bay | Crawford Bay School 16150 Walkley Rd, Crawford Bay | Community Specific | To be confirmed |
Creston | Creston Health Centre | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 - Ongoing |
Elkford | Elkford Health Centre | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 to Sunday, April 11 |
Elkford | Elkford Community Conference Centre | By age cohort | Mon, April 12 - ongoing |
Enderby | Enderby Senior's Centre | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 - ongoing |
Fernie | Elk Valley Hospital (Education Room) | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 to Sun, April 11 |
Fernie | Fernie Memorial Arena | By age cohort | Mon, Apr 12 - Ongoing |
Golden | Golden Curling Club | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 - ongoing |
Grand Forks | Grand Forks Curling Club | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 - ongoing |
Greenwood | McArthur Centre 1375 Veterans Lane Greenwood | Community Specific | Fri, April 16 to Sat, April 17 |
Horsefly | Horsefly Community Hall/Seniors Centre | Community Specific | Fri, March 19 to Fri, April 9 |
Invermere | Invermere Catholic Church | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 - ongoing |
Kamloops - North | McArthur Park Recreation Area | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 - ongoing |
Kamloops - South | Tournament Capital Centre | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 - ongoing |
Kaslo | Victorian Community Health Centre | By age cohort | Tues, March 16 to Weds, March 31 |
Kaslo | JV Humphries 500 6th St, Kaslo | Community Specific | Tues, April 13 to Wed, April 14 |
Kelowna | Trinity Hall | By age cohort | Mon, March 15th - ongoing |
Kelowna | Kelowna Health Services Centre | Aboriginal specific clinic for 65+ | Weds, March 17 to Thurs, March 31 |
Keremeos | South Similkameen Health Centre | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 to Weds, March 31 |
Keremeos | Victory Hall | By age cohort | Thurs, April 15 - ongoing |
Kimberley | Kimberley Centennial Hall | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 - ongoing |
Lake Country | Beasley Community Centre | By age cohort | Weds, March 23 - ongoing |
Lillooet | Lillooet Hospital & Health Centre | By age cohort | Weds, March 17 to Weds, March 31 |
Lillooet | Lillooet & District REC Centre, 930 Main St, Lillooet | Community Specific | Mon, April 19 to Fri, April 23 |
Logan Lake | Logan Lake Health Centre | By age cohort | Tues, March 16 to Tues, March 30 |
Logan Lake | Logan lake Rec Centre 31 Chartrand Ave, Logan Lake | Community Specific | Tues, April 13 to Fri, April 16 |
Lumby | Whitevalley Community Hall | By age cohort | Thurs, April 1 - ongoing |
Merritt | Merritt Public Health Centre | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 to Mon, March 29 |
Merritt | Nicola Valley Memorial Arena | By age cohort | Mon, April 12 - ongoing |
Midway | Midway Community Centre 692 Seventh Ave, Midway | Community Specific | Wed, April 14 to Thurs, April 15 |
Nakusp | Arrow Lake Hospital | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 to Thurs, April 15 |
Nakusp | Nakusp and District Community Complex | Community Specific | Wed, April 21 to Sat, April 24 |
Nelson | Selkirk College | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 - ongoing |
Oliver | Oliver Legion | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 - ongoing |
Osoyoos | Osoyoos Health Centre | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 to Weds, March 31 |
Osoyoos | Sonora Community Centre | By age cohort | Sun, April 4 - ongoing |
Peachland | Peachland Community Centre | By age cohort | Thurs, April 8 & Thurs, April 15 |
Penticton | Trade & Convention Centre | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 - ongoing |
Princeton | Riverside Community Centre | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 - ongoing |
Revelstoke | Revelstoke Community Centre | Community Specific | Thurs, March 18 - ongoing |
Rock Creek | Rock Creek Medical Clinic 100 Rock Creek, Rock Creek | Community Specific | Tues, April 13 |
Salmo | Salmo Valley Youth & Community Centre 206 Seventh St, Salmo | Community Specific | Mon, April 19 to Thurs, April 22 |
Salmon Arm | Salmon Arm Recreation Centre | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 - ongoing |
Sicamous | Sicamous & District Seniors Centre Society | Community Specific | Thurs, March 25 - ongoing |
Silverton | Silverton Memorial Hall 203 Lake Ave, Silverton | Mon, April 19 to Tues, April 20 | |
Slocan Park | Slocan Park Community Hall 3036 BC-6, Slocan Park | Community Specific | Fri, April 23 to Sat, April 24 |
Sparwood | Sparwood Health Centre | By age cohort | Mon, Mar 15 to Sun, April 11 |
Sparwood | Causeway Bay Hotel | By age cohort | Weds, April 14 - Ongoing |
Summerland | Summerland Curling Club | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 - ongoing |
Sun Peaks | Sun Peaks Centre 106-3270 Village Way, Sun Peaks | Community Specific | Tues, May 4 to Fri, May 7 |
Tatla Lake | West Chilcotin Health Care Centre, 16452 BC-20, Tatla Lake | Community Specific | To be confirmed |
Trail | Waneta Plaza | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 - ongoing |
Vernon | Vernon Recreation Centre | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 - Ongoing |
West Kelowna | Westbank Lion's Community Centre | By age cohort | Tues, March 22 - ongoing |
Williams Lake | Williams Lake Health Centre | By age cohort | Mon, March 15 to Tues, March 30 |
Williams Lake | Thompson Rivers University | By age cohort | Mon, April 12 - ongoing |
What are the eligible pharmacies for individuals 55 to 65 years old?
People aged 55 to 65 (born in 1956 to 1966) may get the AstraZeneca COVISHIELD vaccine at eligible pharmacies with vaccine supply.
The participating pharmacies are listed on the BC Pharmacy Association website. The list of pharmacies will be updated regularly.
Please ensure you bring your personal health number, which is found on the BC Services Card or CareCard.
Appointments at eligible pharmacies cannot be booked through the Get Immunized COVID-19 vaccine appointment booking phone line/online booking tool.