Interior Health surpasses 500,000 vaccine doses

The Interior Health Authority has reached a vaccination milestone.

Approximately 518,000 doses of vaccine have been administered and more are on the way as Interior Health continues to deliver immunization clinics throughout the region.

“People are beginning to receive notifications telling them it’s time to book their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine,” said Interior Health president and CEO Susan Brown. “This means our clinics are returning to rural and remote communities, and we are adding new hours and options at our larger urban clinics, to make it as easy as possible for people to get their first and second dose.”

Effective May 27, people who received the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will be notified to book their second dose eight weeks after their initial immunization.

“Registering for your vaccine notifications is an important step to ensuring the highest protection from COVID-19,” added Brown. “Everyone should register and schedule their vaccination as soon as possible.”

Of the over 500,000 vaccines, 32,885 have been second doses.