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COVID-19: Vancouver Island, BC (Central & North)

Collected by: Vancouver Island University

Archived since: Mar, 2020

Description:

In March 2020 the Canadian Web Archiving Coalition (CWAC) stated: "The deadly flu outbreak of 1918-19 is often called the ‘forgotten pandemic.’ Our responsibility now is to ensure the lessons of COVID-19 are not forgotten. Our collective efforts to capture and preserve the essential online elements of this unprecedented event are critical." (CARL-ABRC). The COVID-19: Vancouver Island, BC (Central & North) Web Archive reflects community experiences and responses to the pandemic in the region served by Vancouver Island University, documenting and supporting diverse aspects of scholarly inquiry, creativity, and community life. The Web Archive is intended to provide a body of information that will support scholarship, creativity, and study. Information rights related to web archiving include considerations of copyright and fair dealing, and of individual and community privacy. The following are among principles and resources that guide web archiving decisions: Ethics of care, for example in VIU Library’s Pledge to our user communities; OCAP® principles, and awareness of relationality and accountability to Indigenous communities, and potential impacts related to web archiving; Good practice and expert advice, emerging and accessed through communities of practice, e.g. the Canadian Web Archiving Coalition (CWAC); and VIU Library, Evolution of Physical Collections: 2017-2021 VIU Library, Special Collections Guidelines (Under review 2020). Web archives are informed by available capture technologies and also by affordances of the content source; not all websites can be successfully crawled or rendered, and quality of archived versions varies. This project is supported by VIU's Special Funding for COVID-19 research projects and carried out in coordination with the University of Victoria’s COVID-19 Collection and the Canadian Web Archiving Coalition. Contact us at research.help@viu.ca with questions or for more information about content included in the Web Archive. [Working description 2021 April 6]

Subject:   Spontaneous Events Society & Culture Science & Health Vancouver Island COVID-19 (Disease)

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Title: Roll up your sleeves, B.C.: Influenza immunization prevents serious illness, deaths | October 19, 2021 | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://archive.news.gov.bc.ca/releases/news_releases_2020-2024/2021HLTH0062-001997.htm

Description: People in British Columbia are being encouraged to protect themselves and those around them against influenza this year by getting a flu shot. This year, influenza vaccination is free for everyone in B.C. six months and older.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Health Province of British Columbia,  Influenza ,  Vaccinations Dix, Adrian Henry, Bonnie Vance, Geraldine BC Pharmacy Association Chow, Matthew Sandler, Michael

Title: Idling immunizers and a frustrated public: B.C. health official apologizes for botched vaccine rollout | CTV News

URL: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/idling-immunizers-and-a-frustrated-public-b-c-health-official-apologizes-for-botched-vaccine-rollout-1.6115298

Description: Confusion and frustration have been building for weeks over delayed or non-existent vaccine invitations and CTV News has now learned significant technical issues contributed heavily to B.C.'s botched vaccine rollout.

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Subject:   Vaccinations,  Influenza ,  Ballem, Penny Immunize BC Hardie, Brenda Wolcott, Dianne Fraser Health

Title: COVID model projections | February 4, 2022 | BC COVID-19 Modelling Group

URL: https://bccovid-19group.ca/post/2022-02-04/

Description: The BC COVID-19 Modelling team issued their seventeenth report on the status of COVID-19 in British Columbia (February 4th, 2022). This report focuses on the Omicron variant, which is spreading rapidly in Canada, even among those fully vaccinated.

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Subject:   BC COVID-19 Modelling Group Omicron Variant Variants of Concern Wastewater Surveillance Vaccinations,  Influenza

Title: B.C. preparing for fall rollout of new Omicron COVID-19 vaccine | Globalnews.ca

URL: https://globalnews.ca/news/9828362/bc-covid-booster-fall-omicron-henry/

Description: The province’s top doctor is urging British Columbians to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, and start looking at the shots less as a booster and more of an annual immunization similar to the flu shot.

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Subject:   Vaccinations Variants of Concern Omicron Variant Henry, Bonnie National Advisory Committee on Immunization,  Influenza ,  Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Health Canada BC Centre for Disease Control Wolak, Anna

Title: COVIDTrends: Vancouver Island Health | Government of Canada

URL: https://health-infobase.canada.ca/covid-19/covidtrends/?HR=1,593&mapOpen=true

Description: COVIDTrends is a tool that provides summary data about COVID‑19 in your area.

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Subject:   Island Health Vaccinations,  Influenza

Title: ‘Extremely frustrated’: B.C. family docs shut out of vaccination drive | Healthy Debate

URL: https://healthydebate.ca/2022/12/topic/family-docs-vaccination/

Description: Left out of this year’s flu-shot campaign, some B.C. family physicians say the province’s recently announced vaccine blitz comes too late to protect their patients.

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Subject:   Vaccinations,  Influenza ,  Ballem, Penny Sadouski, Manya Island Health Province of British Columbia Rustad, Clare Henry, Bonnie Snyman, Claire Nataros, Alex

Title: BC Children's Hospital dealing with flu, COVID & RSV | Island Social Trends

URL: https://islandsocialtrends.ca/bc-childrens-hospital-dealing-with-flu-covid-rsv/

Description: A surge in acute viral respiratory infections is being seen at pediatric hospitals in Canada.

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Subject:   BC Children's Hospital,  Influenza ,  Respiratory Syncytial Virus Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Bell, Sarah Vaccinations Henry, Bonnie BC Centre for Disease Control

Title: BC opens 20 hospital EOC's as Dix still pushes for more federal health funding | Island Social Trends

URL: https://islandsocialtrends.ca/bc-opens-20-hospital-eocs-as-dix-still-pushes-for-more-federal-health-funding/

Description: It’s been a grinding long haul for the health-care system in BC to be dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic for now three years in BC.

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Subject:   Dix, Adrian Variants of Concern Omicron Variant "Kraken" Variant BC Centre for Disease Control Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Island Health Surrey Memorial Hospital Fraser Health Royal Inland Hospital Interior Health Trudeau, Justin Vaccinations Respiratory Syncytial Virus,  Influenza

Title: BC respiratory season: Medical masking required & health-care workers must be vaccinated | Island Social Trends

URL: https://islandsocialtrends.ca/bc-respiratory-season-medical-masking-required-health-care-workers-must-be-vaccinated/

Description: Starting Tuesday October 3, masks will be mandatory in all health authority hospitals, private hospitals, long-term care, seniors assisted living, and provincial mental health facilities for workers, visitors, contractors, and volunteers.

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Subject:   Henry, Bonnie Dix, Adrian Vaccinations Conservative Party of British Columbia Province of British Columbia,  Influenza ,  Respiratory Syncytial Virus Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Omicron Variant Variants of Concern "Kraken" Variant Pirola Variant Furstenau, Sonia Gandhi, Sanjiv

Title: Children's hospitals dealing with flu, COVID & RSV | Island Social Trends

URL: https://islandsocialtrends.ca/childrens-hospitals-dealing-with-flu-covid-rsv/

Description: A surge in acute viral respiratory infections is being seen at pediatric hospitals in Canada.

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Subject:   Respiratory Syncytial Virus,  Influenza ,  Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario BC Children's Hospital Mayo Clinic Vaccinations Henry, Bonnie BC Centre for Disease Control

Title: COVID news: BA.2.86 variant detected in BC, first in Canada | Island Social Trends

URL: https://islandsocialtrends.ca/covid-news-ba-2-86-variant-detected-in-bc-first-in-canada/

Description: BC Health announced this week that the first case of the BA.2.86 variant of the COVID-19 (i.e. SARS-CoV-2) virus was found in a person who had not travelled out of the province.

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Subject:   Variants of Concern Omicron Variant "Kraken" Variant Pirola Variant BC Centre for Disease Control Henry, Bonnie Dix, Adrian Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vaccinations Wastewater Surveillance,  Influenza ,  Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Title: COVID-19: Monthly update | November 12, 2020 | Province of British Columbia

URL: https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/COVID19_Monthly_Update_Nov_2020.pdf

Description: COVID-19 case, modelling, school, health human resources and capacity, and influenza vaccine updates.

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Subject:   Province of British Columbia,  Influenza ,  Vaccinations

Title: Flu and COVID clinics in full swing in Prince Rupert area | North Coast Review

URL: https://northcoastreview.blogspot.com/2023/11/flu-and-covid-clinics-in-full-swing-in.html

Description: It's been busy burst of business for local pharmacies and Northern Health as residents of the North Coast book their appointments online and get their annual flu shot, some adding in a COVID-19 top up at the same time or at a later date.

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Subject:   Vaccinations,  Influenza ,  Northern Health

Title: Get your child ready for flu season | Island Health

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E9wTUL1XMAkC8Vr?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Island Health on Twitter: "Books? Check! Backpack? Check! Vaccinations? Check! For the last week of National Immunization Awareness Month, we’re asking parents to put a check mark next to the flu shot on your child’s back-to-school list. Info about flu shots will be available mid-September on our website."

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Subject:   Island Health Vaccinations,  Influenza

Title: Arm yourself against the flu!: [Sunshine Coast] community flu clinics for everyone fall 2020 | Vancouver Coastal Health

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EintuHjU0AAQ1g4?format=png&name=900x900

Description: School District 46 (Sunshine Coast) on Twitter: "Arm yourself against the flu!"

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Subject:   Vaccinations Vancouver Coastal Health ImmunizeBC,  Influenza

Title: COVID-19 & flu immunizations now available | Island Health

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F9emkKIXsAA2I8d?format=jpg&name=large

Description: Island Health on Twitter: "Immunization is the best way to prevent the transmission and spread of #Flu and #COVID19. Yesterday at Royal Jubilee Hospital, #IslandHealth President and CEO Kathy MacNeil joined the line to be immunized! Learn more: http://islandhealth.ca/immunizations"

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Subject:   Island Health Vaccinations,  Influenza ,  MacNeil, Kathy Royal Jubilee Hospital

Title: Free flu shots for students | University of Victoria

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FCkk06wVQAAQhTO?format=jpg&name=small

Description: UVic Humanities on Twitter: "UVic students can get a free flu shot on campus this fall. Just drop in at one of the clinics across campus. No appointment necessary! http://uvic.ca/flu"

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Subject:   University of Victoria,  Influenza ,  Vaccinations

Title: "Did this today, yes I did! I hope you get your #FluShot too!"

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FCpz9xTVkAIHgO7?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Gordie Logan on Twitter: "Did this today, yes I did! I hope you get your #FluShot too! It’s easy, safe and keeps me healthy! @VanIslandHealth"

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Subject:   Logan, Gordie Vaccinations,  Influenza ,  Island Health

Title: Protect ourselves, protect our communities | Island Health

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FCzglJkWEAQ2v3V?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Island Health on Twitter: "The influenza vaccine is free of charge for everyone across the Island Health region aged six months and older. Find out if you’re eligible for an influenza vaccine and book an appointment today. Read more: http://ow.ly/2t2n50GAp3M #ItsAWeThingNotAMeThing"

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Subject:   Island Health Vaccinations,  Influenza

Title: Stop the spread of influenza | Island Health

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FD3URPwWQAUegb5?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Island Health on Twitter: "In addition to getting the influenza vaccine, don’t forget to wash your hands, stay home when sick, and cough into your elbow. Visit http://islandhealth.ca/influenza to learn more #Influenza #InfluenzaVaccine"

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Subject:   Island Health Vaccinations,  Influenza

Title: 'Got my flu shot at warp speed! 🖖"

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FD3XSOhVgAAvZ5k?format=jpg&name=small

Description: John Horgan on Twitter: "Got my flu shot at warp speed! 🖖 It's more important than ever to protect ourselves, our communities, and reduce the strain on health care workers. Find a clinic to get yours: https://immunizebc.ca/clinics/flu"

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Subject:   Horgan, John Vaccinations,  Influenza

Title: Influenza ends with you! | Island Health

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FDXWJLjWQAAEv_g?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Island Health on Twitter: "Influenza ends with you! Get your free influenza vaccine and protect your friends, family and community: http://islandhealth.ca/influenza #ItsaWeThingNotaMeThing #IslandHealth #Influenza"

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Subject:   Island Health,  Influenza ,  Vaccinations

Title: Mayne Island & Pender Island residents: Due to weather conditions, we are re-scheduling the December 21 COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinic | Island Health

URL: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fkdf4GsXgAI3-V7?format=jpg&name=small

Description: Island Health on Twitter: "Due to poor weather conditions, we are re-scheduling the Dec 21 COVID-19 & flu vaccine clinics at #MayneIsland Health Centre & #PenderIsland Medical Clinic. Those who had appointments will be contacted to re-schedule their appointment. Call 1-833-838-2323 to re-schedule directly."

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Subject:   Island Health Vaccinations,  Influenza ,  Mayne Island Health Centre Association Pender Island Medical Clinic

Title: Should this be back-to-school wear? | The Tyee

URL: https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/07/05/Masks-As-Back-To-School-Wear/

Description: The advocacy group Protect our Province BC is warning that actions need to be taken now to protect kids when they head back to school, pointing to rising COVID caseloads in the southern hemisphere, which is experiencing its cold and flu season, as a warning of what’s to come.

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Subject:   Protect Our Province BC Zeidler, Karina World Health Organization BC Centre for Disease Control Kuo, Susan Ferreira, Jaclyn Ventilation Long COVID Province of British Columbia Vaccinations,  Influenza ,  Respiratory Syncytial Virus Tylenol Amoxicillin Clarithromycin

Title: Sleeve up for the flu shot | First Nations Health Authority

URL: https://twitter.com/fnha/status/1455341159744618499/

Description: FNHA on Twitter: "It’s BC Immunization Action Week! Did you know? You don’t need to space out your flu shot and COVID-19 vaccines – you can get them at the same time! Get vaccinated to protect yourself, your family and your community from the flu. Learn more at https://fnha.ca/flu"

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Subject:   First Nations Health Authority Vaccinations,  Influenza

Title: "Spotted in downtown Victoria: A pro-vaccine supporter."

URL: https://twitter.com/i/status/1458587310610534400/

Description: Tahmina Aziz on Twitter: "Spotted in downtown Victoria: A pro-vaccine supporter."

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Subject:   Vaccinations,  Influenza

Title: [Pharmacy in Victoria out of flu shots and pain medication for children, also nearly out of cold and flu medication for adults]

URL: https://twitter.com/richardzussman/status/1589474990797500416/

Description: Richard Zussman on Twitter: "Major drug store in Victoria. Out of flu shots. Out of kids pain medication. Nearly out of cold and flu medication. #bcpoli"

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Subject:   Influenza ,  Vaccinations Tylenol

Title: Island Health ordered 60,000 additional flu shots as demand surges | CTV News

URL: https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/island-health-ordered-60-000-additional-flu-shots-as-demand-surges-1.5186764

Description: The Vancouver Island health authority ordered 60,000 additional flu vaccines this year compared to last year, as health officials continue to warn about the compounding effects of flu season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Subject:   Island Health,  Influenza

Title: Staff limitations determine the pace of Island COVID booster shot rollout | Capital Daily

URL: https://www.capitaldaily.ca/news/staff-limitations-determine-the-pace-of-island-covid-booster-shot-rollout/

Description: School immunization programs are on pause, as staff are called to administer the bivalent shots at mass vaccination clinics.

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Subject:   Vaccinations Island Health Omicron Variant Variants of Concern Stevenson, Monica,  Influenza ,  Henry, Bonnie Contandriopoulos, Damien Ventilation

Title: Flu shots free for everyone in B.C. over 6 months old this year | CBC News

URL: https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6216894

Description: Flu shots will be free this season for everybody in B.C. who is more than six months old, the province has announced.

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Subject:   Influenza ,  Vaccinations Province of British Columbia Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Health Henry, Bonnie

Title: B.C. ends mask mandate in health-care facilities and proof of vaccination for long-term care visitors | CBC News

URL: https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6804003

Description: British Columbia is ending its universal mask mandate in health-care settings, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced Thursday.

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Subject:   Vaccinations Henry, Bonnie,  Influenza ,  BC Centre for Disease Control Wastewater Surveillance Gandhi, Sanjiv Filiatrault, Lyne

Title: Flu shots arriving on Vancouver Island next week amid huge demand due to COVID-19 | CHEK News

URL: https://www.cheknews.ca/flu-shots-vancouver-island-covid-19-707491/

Description: Flu vaccines are expected to arrive on Vancouver Island next week to a highly pent up demand due to COVID-19. Provincial health authorities have ordered 22 per cent more doses.

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Subject:   Vaccinations,  Influenza ,  Jarvis, Susan British Columbia Old Age Pensioners' Organization Sour, Judy Burley, Lorraine Island Health Ram, Anil

Title: Flu vaccine booking system, staff shortages, cause hiccups for Coast pharmacies | Coast Reporter

URL: https://www.coastreporter.net/local-news/flu-vaccine-booking-system-staff-shortages-cause-hiccups-for-coast-pharmacies-6224276/

Description: The demand for vaccines and surging output has occurred at the same time a new booking system was implemented for flu shots, which created further challenges for pharmacists this year.

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Subject:   Vaccinations,  Influenza ,  Province of British Columbia Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Health Vancouver Coastal Health Dewar, Meena BC Pharmacy Association Grunenberg, Ken Medicine Shoppe Your Independent Grocer Howe Sound Pharmacy Renaud, Marc-Andre Khatib, Rami Sechelt Pharmacy

Title: Protect ourselves, protect our communities: Get immunized against influenza | October 28, 2021 | Island Health

URL: https://www.islandhealth.ca/news/news-releases/protect-ourselves-protect-our-communities-get-immunized-against-influenza/

Description: There’s a simple way to ensure influenza (the flu) is not part of your fall and winter routine – get immunized against influenza! Everyone six months of age and older should get immunized against influenza.

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Subject:   Island Health,  Influenza ,  Vaccinations Stanwick, Richard

Title: Reducing barriers and increasing access supports families to get immunized | Island Health

URL: https://www.islandhealth.ca/news/stories/reducing-barriers-and-increasing-access-supports-families-get-immunized/

Description: Significant efforts are being made to make it easier for families to get their vaccines and improve the patient experience.

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Subject:   Island Health Vaccinations Childs, Aaron Mathes, Sonja,  Influenza

Title: 102-year-old Nanaimo veteran born during a pandemic gets COVID-19 vaccine appointment | Nanaimo News Bulletin

URL: https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/102-year-old-nanaimo-veteran-born-during-a-pandemic-gets-covid-19-vaccine-appointment/

Description: Victor Osborne, 102, of Nanaimo, who was born during the Spanish flu pandemic and took part in an influenza A vaccine trial while in the Royal Navy in 1934, will get his first COVID-19 vaccine dose on Monday, March 15.

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Subject:   Osborne, Victor Vaccinations,  Influenza ,  Island Health

Title: COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinic coming to Lasqueti Island on Nov 18 & 19 | qathet Regional District

URL: https://www.qathet.ca/2022/10/19/covid-19-and-flu-vaccine-clinic-coming-to-lasqueti-island-on-nov-18-19/

Description: Island Health will be holding a combined COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinic for Lasqueti residents on Nov 18 & 19.

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Subject:   Vaccinations,  Influenza ,  Island Health

Title: New COVID variant no cause for parental panic, says doctor, but kids need flu shot | Times Colonist

URL: https://www.timescolonist.com/bc-news/new-covid-variant-no-cause-for-parental-panic-says-doctor-but-kids-need-flu-shot-7489603/

Description: Dr. David Goldfarb at BC Children's Hospital says evidence from the Southern Hemisphere suggests influenza B, which can affect children worse than adults, will be particularly prevalent this year.

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Subject:   Variants of Concern Vaccinations,  Influenza ,  Goldfarb, David Respiratory Syncytial Virus BC Centre for Disease Control Pirola Variant Omicron Variant

Title: Doctors getting limited flu shots in 'ridiculously inefficient' system | Times Colonist

URL: https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/doctors-only-getting-limited-flu-shots-in-ridiculously-inefficient-system-5959323/

Description: The majority of vaccines are being funnelled to pharmacies and clinics under the province-wide rollout, while family doctors only get enough for those with mobility issues.

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Subject:   Vaccinations,  Influenza ,  Rustad, Clare Island Health McFadden, Nancy Bawa, Vikram Fort Royal Pharmacy Province of British Columbia Province of British Columbia | Ministry of Health

Title: Patients say they couldn’t get COVID booster in hospitals | Times Colonist

URL: https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/patients-say-they-couldnt-get-covid-booster-while-in-greater-victoria-hospitals-6319765/

Description: After hearing complaints, Island Health now says COVID vaccination will be offered once a month to patients at Gorge Road Hospital.

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Subject:   Vaccinations Island Health Gorge Road Hospital Locke, Leslie Royal Jubilee Hospital,  Influenza

Title: The flu shot and COVID-19: The importance of getting vaccinated | YouTube | First Nations Health Authority

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LopwgyDcCw4

Description: The COVID-19 pandemic makes it more important than ever to get vaccinated against the flu this fall. Learn why in this video with Dr. Shannon McDonald, the FNHA’s Acting Chief Medical Officer.

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Subject:   Influenza ,  Vaccinations First Nations Health Authority McDonald, Shannon

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