Interior Health is working closely with Central Okanagan Public Schools to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines in the area.They held a walk-in vaccination clinic at George Elliot Secondary School in Lake Country Thursday.The walk-in vaccination clinic was open at the high school between 3 p.m.
and 6 p.m. Moderna COVID-19 vaccine gets Health Canada approval for kids 12+ Interior Health is encouraging all eligible students to get vaccinated to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 within the school system.Students, staff and family members were able to get vaccinated at the clinic.Under the B.C.
Infants Act, in a section titled ‘Mature Minor Consent and Immunization,’ students do not have to have their parents’ consent if they are found.