With all this talk of Covid, where does a person go to get their regular old flu shot these days?
A very timely question. VCH recently published their Fall 2021 Schedule for Sunshine Coast Flu Clinics. The end of October/beginning of November is when the various clinics begin. To make an appointment, you can book online or by phone. There are both family clinics (called “Children with Parents clinics” on the website), and General public clinics. The type of appointment you need will influence where you get your shot i.e. If you live in Pender Harbour, the Madeira Park Legion is running the general public clinics, whereas the Pender Harbour Health Centre offers clinics for children attending with their parents. The website will direct you to the location that suits your need and will ask you to create an account to book. I tried it and for those comfortable with technology, is fairly user-friendly. (And if you’re not comfortable with technology, phone numbers follow below!)
Note: Pharmacies are also running their own clinics. In Sechelt in particular, there is an abundance of pharmacies running general public clinics this year so Sechelt residents not booking to specifically attend with children are encouraged to contact their local pharmacy to get their flu jab.
More information about VCH clinics at the VCH online booking site: vchsunshinecoast.janeapp.com
For support booking your VCH appointment, or to book by phone, call one of the coast’s health units – Gibsons: 604-984-5070 or Sechelt: 604-885-5164. For Children’s clinics in Pender Harbour ONLY call 604-883-2764.
Oh, and nurses are awesome!
Angie Theilmann is an information and referral specialist at the Sunshine Coast Resource Centre, your community information hub. The Resource Centre is open Mon-Thurs 10am-330pm. Appointments are recommended to be sure we are available to help you. Drop-ins welcome. Contact us: help@resourcecentre.ca or 604-885-4088.