Notifications with a booking for influenza and COVID-19 immunizations are going out from October 7, 2025, and into November to everyone 6 months and older that is registered in the Get Vaccinated system.
Immunization appointments start with those at highest risk of severe illness.
Learn more about fall immunizations from the Government of British Columbia.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2. Symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to other respiratory illnesses, including influenza and the common cold.
Immunization is safest and most effective way to protect yourself against severe illness from COVID-19.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are available free of charge for B.C. residents during the 2025-26 immunization program. These vaccines help protect against serious illness from COVID-19.
To get immunized against COVID-19 visit Government of British Columbia: COVID-19 immunizations.
To learn more about COVID-19 vaccines, vaccine recommendations and managing common side effect, visit HealthLink BC File #124a - COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.
To learn about COVID-19 symptoms, what to do if you are feeling ill, and who may be at higher risk for complications, visit:
A COVID-19 test is recommended when its result will help you and your health care provider make decisions about your treatment or care. For more information about who needs testing, visit: BC Centre for Disease Control: Testing for COVID-19.
Some symptoms could be signs of other conditions or medical issues and you may need to seek medical care, even if it's not related to COVID-19. If you feel unwell and are unsure about your symptoms, contact your health care provider or call 8-1-1.
You can use a rapid antigen test at home to find out if you have COVID-19. The results will be ready in less than 20 minutes.
Free rapid antigen tests may be available at many community pharmacies. You don’t have to show ID. If you can’t go to a pharmacy, a friend or family member can pick up a test kit for you.
A positive rapid antigen test is acceptable for getting treatment, if you are eligible.
Learn more about how to use a Rapid Testing kit and what the test results mean:
There are some specific treatments available for COVID-19. For more information, visit BC Centre for Disease Control: Treatments.
To find out if treatment may be right for you, visit the Province of British Columbia: COVID-19 testing and treatments page.
If your infant is less than 3 months of age and has a fever or shows signs of illness, they should be seen by a health care provider. For more information, visit BC Centre for Disease Control: COVID-19 illness in children.
For additional information on COVID-19 treatments, visit:
When seeing a health care provider, please tell them:
For a list of trusted sources that HealthLinkBC uses to provide British Columbians with health information and advice, visit www.HealthLinkBC.ca.
For information and updates on COVID-19 in other languages, visit:
American Sign Language videos are also available.
If you have concerns or questions about your health, contact 8-1-1 at any time or speak with your health care provider.
