Fraser Health clinics providing fall COVID-19 booster doses, including bivalent vaccine

IMMUNIZATION clinics throughout the Fraser Health region are now providing more people with opportunities to receive a COVID-19 booster dose this fall, including the Omicron (bivalent) booster.

Fraser Health says that everyone aged 18 and older is eligible to receive the Moderna Omicron (bivalent) vaccine six months after completing their primary series or last booster dose and will be notified when they can book their appointment. The Moderna Spikevax Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine targets both the original COVID-19 virus from 2019 and the Omicron BA.1 variant. Health Canada approved it for use as a booster dose on September 1. It is safe and effective.

Twelve- to 17-year-olds and five- to 11-year-olds will continue to receive the original formulation of the vaccines.

Everyone five years and older is eligible for a COVID-19 booster six months after completing their primary series or last booster dose. Watch for your invitation to book:

  • Ages 18 and over: Omicron (bivalent) booster
  • Ages 12 to 17: fall booster
  • Ages five to 11: pediatric booster
  • Ages six months to four years: primary series only

Fraser Health clinics are providing COVID-19 boosters in communities including:

  • Abbotsford
  • Burnaby
  • Chilliwack
  • Coquitlam
  • Langley
  • Maple Ridge
  • Surrey North
  • Surrey South
  • Additional clinic days in Hope, Agassiz and Boston Bar

Additionally, some public health units are providing the COVID-19 primary series for children ages six months to four years, and the pediatric booster for children ages five to 11 years.

For a full listing of the current clinics and public health units offering COVID-19 immunizations and boosters, along with hours of operation, visit: fraserhealth.ca/vax.

Fraser Health says it s committed to ensuring everyone who wants additional protection against COVID-19 has access to a booster dose. It will continue to look at opportunities for additional clinic locations, so people can receive their booster dose quickly and close to home.

Eligible people who have not yet registered to receive their COVID-19 vaccine can register now with the Get Vaccinated provincial registration system to be notified when you can book your COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Everyone needs to register once through this system.

If you have already registered, you will be notified by email, text or phone call when it’s your turn to book an appointment for your next dose. You do not need a booster dose to be considered fully vaccinated. If you have not yet received an invite and have questions about when you are eligible, call 1-833-838-2323.