Covid-19 and flu vaccine appointment bookings now available for Fort St. John, Dawson Creek

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Covid-19 and flu vaccine clinics will soon be available for residents of the Peace region, with appointments now open for booking.

Health officials, such as provincial health officer for B.C. Dr. Bonnie Henry last October, recommend both vaccines as an important way to reduce the risk of serious illness and help protect the community during the fall and winter months when respiratory viruses are more common.

In Fort St. John, appointments for children aged six months to 11 years will be held at the Fort St. John Medical Clinic (10011 96th Street) on November 4th, 13th, 18th and 27th, as well as December 16th, from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. 

Appointments must be booked in advance by calling 1-833-838-2323.

The clinic serves Fort St. John and its surrounding communities, including Halfway River, Doig River, Blueberry River, Bear Flat, Buick, Cecil Lake, Charlie Lake, Clairmont, Clayhurst, Flatrock, Goodlow, Grand Haven, Mile 62.5, Montney, North Pine, Pink Mountain, Prespatou, Rose Prairie, Taylor, Upper Halfway River and Wonowon.

In Dawson Creek, appointments are open to individuals aged six months and older at the Dawson Creek Health Unit (1001 110th Avenue) every Friday from October 31st to December 19th, between 1:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. 

Appointments can be booked by calling 250-719-6500.

This clinic serves residents in Dawson Creek and nearby communities, including Arras, Kelly Lake, Pouce Coupe, Rolla, Kilkerran, Sunset Prairie, Shearer Dale, Bessborough, Willowbrook, Doe River, Ground Birch, Farmington, Sunrise Valley, Progress and Fellers Heights.

Additional clinics throughout the Peace region are also offering appointments:

• Chetwynd – six months and older: Fridays, October 21st to December 12th, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the Chetwynd Primary Care Clinic (5125 50th Street).
• Tumbler Ridge – six months and older: Thursdays, November 13th to December 18th, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre (220 Front Street).
• Fort Nelson – six months and older: November 3rd, 13th and 14th, from 1:15 p.m. to 4 p.m., November 4th and 6th, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Fort Nelson Health Unit (5217 Airport Drive). Appointments can be booked by calling 250-774-7092.
• Hudson’s Hope – six months and older: Contact the Hudson’s Hope Health Centre at 250-783-9991 for information on booking an appointment.

To book an appointment at the above clinics, unless otherwise specified, use the Get Vaccinated system or call 1-833-838-2323.

More details, including information on booking appointments at other clinics in northern B.C., can be found at Northern Health’s website.