CLBC Update December 2023

CLBC reminder to get your flu
and COVID-19 shots
Community Living BC encourages anyone who has not yet had their flu and COVID-19 update vaccinations to do so as soon as possible.

The BC Centre for Disease Control reports that while COVID-19 activity has started to decline, it continues to be a risk especially for those who remain unvaccinated. At the same time, the number of influenza cases has begun to climb and adult visits to emergency departments for respiratory symptoms have increased.

CLBC encourages the people it serves, families and support workers to get both vaccines at the same time. You can find more information about the fall respiratory illness immunization campaign here.

Individuals supported by CLBC remain a priority to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Invitations were sent by email or text message to everyone who has registered to receive a COVID-19 immunization in B.C. The invitation has a direct link to book your COVID-19 and flu appointment online. These vaccines are free and available at pharmacies, health authority clinics and some primary care providers’ offices.

You can also book COVID-19 and flu immunizations through the Get Vaccinated system. If you need help scheduling your vaccine appointment, call: 1-833-838-2323. This phone line is available 7 days a week, from 7am to 7pm, and from 9am to 5pm on statutory holidays.

If you are a person who receives CLBC supports and are unsure about getting your shots or still trying to decide, you can listen to a personal message from Dr. Bonnie Henry and stories from other self-advocates on our You Can Too! web page here.

CLBC urges all who intended to get the shots, but have delayed doing so, to book both shots at the same time and before the holiday season.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Links

We’ve moved these links to a page we created that has health and safety resources. From now on, you’ll find it here. Stay safe!

CLBC Update

Hey everyone, CLBC has sent out an update as BC eases COVID-19 restrictions, you can find it here.

CLBC will hold its next COVID-19 update for individuals and families on April 19, from 1-2 p.m (Pacific Time). Registration information will be available soon.

CLBC update for Home Share Providers…

Hey everyone, CLBC is hosting an MS Teams update for home share providers on Feb. 24 (12-1 pm PST) with Ross Chilton (CLBC CEO), Brenda Gillette (BC CEO Network CEO), and Dr. Daniele Behn Smith (Deputy Provincial Health Officer).

See info from CLBC on how to register for this call — until now, these updates have been via teleconference, and they will now be using MS Teams.

If you have questions, please email them by noon on Tuesday, February 22, to CLBCInfo@gov.bc.ca with the subject line: FEB 24 COVID CALL.

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