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Primary Care Update
This August issue includes: Health Canada approved the Moderna Spikevax mRNA COVID-19 vaccine formulated for children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years old. The vaccine will be available for this age group across B.C. as of Tuesday, August 2, 2022.
Children under 5 years now eligible to register to receive the COVID-19 vaccine
Beginning August 2, 2022, all people over the age of 6 months in B.C. can now receive protection against the COVID-19 virus, following Health Canada’s approval of the vaccine specifically formulated for children between the ages of 6 months and five years old.
Virtual Care Services announces a new streamlined intake process for clinical programs
Celebrating over 160,000 clinical video consultations to date!
Executive Leadership Changes for Quality & Research
Effective September 1, 2022, Dr. Ben Williams and Krista Allan will co-lead our Quality and Research teams through a dyad leader model.
Children under 5 years now eligible to register to receive the COVID-19 vaccine
Beginning August 2, 2022, all people over the age of 6 months in B.C. can now receive protection against the COVID-19 virus, following Health Canada’s approval of the vaccine specifically formulated for children between the ages of 6 months and five years old.
World Health Organization Emergency Use Authorization Qualified COVID-19 Vaccines
The WHO list of EUA qualified COVID-19 vaccines will be updated over time as additional COVID-19 vaccines receive emergency use listing, and as such, this document will be updated accordingly. This update includes pending vaccines such as Sputnik V, Recombinant Novel Coronavirus Vaccine, Corbevax and more.
BCCDC COVID-19 Long Term Care, Assisted Living & Other Residential Outbreak Report
A weekly update for Long-Term Care, Assisted Living & Other Residential Living Facilities.
Geographic distribution of COVID-19 by local health area of case residence
Epi-Week 29 Cases July 17 to 23, 2022.
COVID-19 Situation Report
This BCCDC report provides weekly data and refers to pandemic phases defined by population-level changes.
MHSU July Update
July's MHSU Update is jam-packed. Inside, find details on MHSU's recruitment marketing campaign; updates on the Tertiary Child and Youth Mental Health redesign; letters of appreciation from clients; highlights from staff at the Duncan parade; accreditation news and notes, and upcoming suicide-related training opportunities.