B.C. appears to be tackling booster backlog ahead of ‘boosted’ third dose rollout
Global News
"I'm excited for that further protection": B.C. residents are already starting to receive booster notifications after the province announced it would be fast-tracking the program
Beginning this week, more B.C. pharmacies will start offering third doses of COVID-19 vaccine with mass immunization clinics soon to follow as the province kicks its booster program into high gear.
As of Friday, everyone aged 60 and older is eligible to receive a booster in B.C. six months after their second shot.
The province is also prioritizing Indigenous people, those with double doses of AstraZeneca, pregnant women and those living or working in health care or long-term care settings.
More than 24 hours after the province announced it was ramping up its booster rollout, Anita Huberman got a New Year’s Day gift she wasn’t expecting.
“At 1130pm I received a text message indicating I can register for my booster shot,” the Surrey Board of Trade president told Global News.
“I was a little bit surprised.”
Huberman and her husband both have AstraZeneca for their first dose and Moderna for their second – but he has yet to receive his text notification for a third dose.
“I’m excited for that further protection,” said Huberman.
