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COVID-19

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  1. What is a pandemic?
  2. Past Pandemics
  3. What does the COVID-19 pandemic mean for me?
  4. COVID-19 symptoms
  5. When do I need to talk to a health professional?
  6. How does COVID-19 spread?
  7. Why should I get vaccinated?
  8. Should I wear a mask?
  9. Should I wear gloves?
  10. What if I can’t physically distance?
  11. What if I don’t have a place to wash my hands?
  12. COVID-19 Variants
  13. Self-care during the pandemic
  14. Using drugs and alcohol during the COVID-19 pandemic
  15. Having a weak immune system during the COVID-19 Pandemic
  16. Opioid overdose and COVID-19
  17. Quiz
  18. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
COVID-19 Why should I get vaccinated?
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Why should I get vaccinated?

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Vaccines are currently the most effective way of reducing the risk of infection to COVID-19 and the severity of the illness. It is recommended that you get vaccinated right away. The vaccine is free and everyone ages 12+ can register for their vaccine in BC. Visit this link for how to register and what to expect for your first appointment: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/register 

There are five COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in Canada: 

  • Pfizer – BioNTech 
  • Moderna 
  • AstraZeneca & COVISHIELD 
  • Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) 

 You can receive your first dose or second dose by visiting your local health clinic. Visit this website to find a vaccination center in BC: https://immunizebc.ca/finder#8/49.246/-123.116 

After receiving both doses of your vaccine, you can start taking part in more social activities that you did before the pandemic.