COVID-19

COVID-19 New Year Updates

1. We have a limited number of self-administer Rapid Antigen Tests available for individual use at Willowbrook Pharmacy! Contact us to learn more! 2. We will be receiving our first batch of Pfizer vaccines and will be participating in the provincial COVID-19 Immunization Program starting from January 12th. Appointments can be booked using the government …

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COVID-19 vaccine now available for 40 and up at Willowbrook Pharmacy

Today, B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced that effective immediately, B.C. is opening eligibility for the AstraZeneca vaccine for anyone born in 1981 or earlier (40+). That means anyone who is 40 years old and older is able to be vaccinated for their first dose of AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD COVID-19 vaccine. Please use the booking …

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B.C. removes upper age limit for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine eligibility

As of this afternoon, April 13, 2021, the province has removed the upper age limit of 65 years old for the AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD vaccine being offered in community pharmacies. That means anyone who is 55 years old and older is able to be vaccinated for their first dose of AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD COVID-19 vaccine at a community pharmacy. …

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UBC Pharmacy Students challenge alarming wage disparity while fighting COVID-19 on the front lines

A CBC interview with John Lee, a Doctor of Pharmacy Student at the University of British Columbia, has brought the issue of an alarming wage disparity between health care students to light. Pharmacy students have been fighting COVID-19 on the front lines, but those wanting to help with vaccinations through Vancouver Coastal Health will not …

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Canada suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccine in people under 55

“You cannot ignore the blood clots that have been associated with AstraZeneca globally,” says Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious diseases physician and member of Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine task force.  Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) is recommending immediately suspending the use of the AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 vaccine in Canadians under 55 following reports of rare but potentially …

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New and amended orders and guidelines are in effect through April 19, 2021

To address rising COVID-19 case counts, protect people and communities and help break the chain of COVID-19 transmission, the provincial health officer is amending the provincial public health orders effective midnight tonight, March 30, 2021. New and amended orders and guidelines are in effect through April 19, 2021, and include: For restaurants, bars and pubs, …

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Help get our seniors immunized against COVID-19.

Vaccine appointment booking is open for seniors age 73 (born in 1948) and older. Book online 24/7 or by phone starting at noon. Learn more To book your immunization appointment if you live in the Fraser Health region Book online at Fraserhealth.ca/vaccinebooking Call the Fraser Health COVID-19 Immunization Booking phone line: 1-855-755-2455