The following information was sent to CDSBC registrants from Vancouver Coastal Health regarding availability of vaccinations for dentists, dental assistants, dental hygenists, and dental office staff.

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Vancouver Coastal Health continues to implement the provincial COVID-19 Immunization Plan, and this week we have enough vaccine supply and capacity in our clinics to expand eligibility to include dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, and dental office staff who have not yet received their first dose of vaccine.

Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and more appointments will be available in the weeks to come if you are unable to secure an appointment this week.

Please note: second doses will now be offered 16 weeks from the first dose based on provincial and national recommendations, including for those who have already received their first dose. Data from jurisdictions around the world shows one dose of vaccine provides a high level of protection. Administering first doses of vaccine to as many people as possible will protect the greatest number of people in the shortest time frame. When it’s time to receive your second dose, you will be invited to receive it just as you were for your first. Please retain your paper record of immunization to bring back to the clinic with you at that time.

You may book your appointment using the links provided below. Please do not forward these links to others who are not dentists or dental staff, as they may not be eligible and will be turned away at the clinic. Please note: if you have a professional Jane account you cannot use it to book a vaccination appointment. You must create a personal user account first.

COVID-19 IMMUNIZATION CLINICS STARTING MARCH 8

VANCOUVER GENERAL HOSPITAL CAMPUS

Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, 818 W. 10th Ave, Vancouver

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT HERE  

ST. PAUL’S HOSPITAL

1081 Burrard Street, Providence Level One, Conference Center

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT HERE

BC CHILDREN’S AND BC WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTRE

Shaughnessy Auditorium

4500 Oak Street

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT HERE

VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

1155 E. Broadway, Vancouver, B.C.

North parking lot #865

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT HERE 

RICHMOND HOSPITAL

5 North, 7000 Westminster Highway, Richmond

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT HERE

NORTH VANCOUVER TEST COLLECTION SITE

ICBC Capilano Claims Centre, 255 Lloyd Ave., North Vancouver

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT HERE

To find out more about the B.C. government’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan, visit gov.bc.ca or vch.ca.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• Anyone booking or arriving who is not eligible will be turned away.
• If you contracted and recovered from COVID-19 more than three months ago, you may now attend a clinic for your first dose of vaccine.
• If you contracted and recovered from COVID-19 within the past three months, you are not eligible for vaccine at this time. You will be immunized at a later date.
• Please do not attend the clinic if you are feeling unwell, experiencing COVID-like symptoms, or if you have been asked by Public Health to self-isolate.
• Come alone, to assist with COVID-19 safety protocols. Physical distancing measures will be in place throughout, including while waiting in line.
• Please bring your driver’s license (or other photo ID), personal health number/CareCard, and confirmation of your professional affiliation (an online listing you can display on your phone will suffice).
• You will be provided with a medical mask and reminded to maintain physical distancing guidelines while at the clinic.
• After you receive your vaccination, please plan to stay on site for 15 minutes to ensure you experience no adverse effects, such as an allergic reaction.

Important reminder: Provincial orders and guidelines remain in place for everyone, even if you have received the vaccine.