Burnaby remains tied for the highest first dose vaccination rate in Fraser Health of eligible children aged 5-11.
According to the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) COVID-19 surveillance dashboard, 67% of those aged 5-11 and eligible have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine as of March 8, 2022.
The increase is only 1% from the previous update reported on March 1.
Burnaby now holds the highest rate for first doses in Fraser Health with New Westminster.
- New Westminster - 67%
- Burnaby - 67%
- Delta - 64%
- Tri-Cities - 63%
- South Surry/White Rock - 63%
- Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows - 54%
- Surrey - 52%
- Langley - 51%
- Chilliwack - 38%
- Abbotsford - 38%
- Agassiz/Harrison - 37%
- Mission - 36%
- Hope - 33%
How to get your child vaccinated in B.C.
In order to be vaccinated, five-to-11-year-olds must first be registered in B.C.'s Get Vaccinated system, after which time an invitation will be sent (by text or email) to book an appointment.
You can find all the information online at B.C.'s pediatric vaccine page, or call the central vaccination line at 1-833-838-2323.
- with files from Julie MacLellan, New West Record
