The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is available for people ages 55 to 65 through 13 pharmacies in the Okanagan.
According to the B.C. Pharmacy Association (BCPA), the vaccine shots are only available as a patient’s first dose.
“Distribution of vaccine is ongoing and will be delivered to pharmacies based on when supply arrives,”; said the BCPA. “Pharmacies with online booking ask that you try to book online before calling.”;
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The association added that some locations may allow drop-in service.
Patients will be required to bring their personal health number, which is located on their CareCard or B.C. Services Card.
Below are the current locations in the Okanagan:
Kelowna
- Costco Pharmacy, 2479 North Highway 97
- Loblaw Pharmacy, 2280 Baron Road
- Loblaw Pharmacy, No. 127, 1835 Gordon Drive
- Pharmasave, No. 41, 3155 Lakeshore Road
- Pharmasave, No. 1012, 505 Doyle Avenue
Lake Country
- Shoppers Drug Mart, Unit A, 9970 Main Street
Vernon
- Loblaw Pharmacy, 5001 Anderson Way
- Nolan's Pharmasave Drugs, 3101 30th Avenue
- Shoppers Drug Mart, 4376 27th Street
- Shoppers Drug Mart, Polson Place Mall
West Kelowna
- Shoppers Drug Mart, 525 Highway 97 South
Westbank
- Loblaw Pharmacy, 3020 Louie Drive
- Rexall, 2241 Louie Drive
To see the list of pharmacies in B.C., click here.
