Posted on: January 18, 2022
CHEK TV broadcast the Upside from Island Health's immunization clinic at Archie Browning on Monday evening – encouraging COVID-19 immunizations – from first and second doses – to boosters – to kids.
Reporter Cole Sorenson interviewed MHO Dr. Mike Benusic in this story, which also features retired physician Dr. Frank Lobianco, who has come back to help out with our immunization campaign.
Victoria family physician Dr. Jennifer Lush, a mom of two vaccinated kids, provided important safety information during live interviews. You can watch her during this interview during the 5 o'clock show (scroll to 48:37), or this interview (scroll to 34:35)
Pediatric vaccine appointments are available across Island Health. Nearly 60% of kids aged 5-11 have had their first dose, or are booked to get it, but that number is much lower in many communities.