Interior Health’s mobile immunization clinic travelling to Nelson area
By The Nelson Daily Staff
Interior Health’s mobile immunization clinic has scheduled a visit to Nelson on Sunday, July 18 and Monday, July 19 to offer vaccinations for anyone who has not yet received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Additionally, second doses will be provided to anyone who received their first dose more than seven weeks (49 days) ago.
Interior Health said there is no advance appointments are necessary for this clinic and people who live or work in the Nelson area will be able to walk-up, register and receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Interior Health’s mobile immunization clinics are a partnership with the British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) and are travelling through the Interior region, making stops in over 40 communities along the way.
Drop-In Vaccinations
- Location: Nelson Youth Centre, 608 Lake Street
- Time: Sunday, July 18 and Monday, July 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Who: People in the Nelson area who are born in 2009 or earlier and who have not yet received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine or anyone who received their first dose more than 49 days ago.
Ongoing immunization clinics
Interior Health said people can also get their first dose by dropping in an at any other immunization clinic or by appointment.
To get a second dose at other clinics, please book an appointment. Invitations to book an appointment are being sent seven weeks after receiving the first dose.
Register online by visiting the provincial website at www.getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca/, call 1‑833‑838‑2323, or visit a Service BC office listed here, and then book an appointment.
