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Pop-Up COVID-19 clinics

COVID-19 vaccination clinics coming to North Okanagan and Okanagan College campuses

Sep 3, 2021 | 11:30 AM

Interior Health will set up pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout Vernon and the North Okanagan in the first two weeks of September.

The health authority says drop -in vaccination clinics will be set up in Vernon, Armstrong and Coldstream for people seeking either their first or second doses.

  • Friday, Sept. 3 – 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Ratio Coffee and Pastry, 3101 29 Street, Vernon
  • Saturday, Sept. 4 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Armstrong Farmers Market, Odd Fellows Hall, Armstrong
  • Saturday, Sept. 4 – 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Farmstrong Cidery, 4300 Maw Road, Armstrong
  • Monday, Sept. 6 – 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Vernon Farmers Market, Kal Tire Place, Vernon
  • Tuesday, Sept. 7 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Okanagan College Campus, 7000 College Way, Vernon
  • Wednesday, Sept. 8 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Butcher Boys, 4803 Pleasant Valley Road, Vernon

Interior Health reminds the public that anyone age 12 and over are eligible for their shots, and that people seeking the second dose must wait at least 28 days between shots.

Additionally, Interior Health will roll out several vaccination clinics at the Okanagan College campuses on Tuesday, September 7. They will be located at:

  • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at L100, Centre for Learning (E building), 100 KLO Road, Kelowna
  • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. atPC 113, Penticton Campus, 583 Duncan Avenue W, Penticton
  • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at SA-133, Salmon Arm Campus, 2552 10th Avenue, Salmon Arm
  • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at E103 Vernon Campus, 7000 College Way, Coldstream

There is also a clinic running at Kelowna’s Trinity Hall, 1905 Springfield Road, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily, and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursdays. That clinic will be in operations through to Tuesday, Sept. 7.

“We know the safety of our campuses increases when people are vaccinated,” said Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training, Anne Kang, in a release from Interior Health.

“These on-campus clinics make it easy and convenient to get the vaccine – make the choice to protect your community and play an active role in ensuring a safe return to school this fall.”

The clinics at the Okanagan campus locations will allow students, staff and faculty to walk in and get their COVID-19 vaccinations.

“With the start of the new semester approaching and as we bring our full learning community back together on campus, we’re strongly encouraging everyone to be vaccinated as soon as possible – for yourself and those around you,” said Neil Fassina, president of Okanagan College, in the release.

“As a College, following PHO and Interior Health guidance, we’ve been able to continue to deliver education and training safely all throughout the pandemic, and we recognize that vaccination is a vital layer of protection for us all this fall.”

Interior Health also notes that people can book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment online through the government’s Get Vaccinated website, by calling 1-833-838-2323, or by visiting a Service B.C. office.

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