Vancouver Coastal Heath: vaccine for Tenus/Tdap FREE for some...

[CANbirdUSman 11]

*Monday June 18th, 2012*: Vancouver and Lower Mainland

Free TETANUS Tdap shot (ADACEL) vaccine for those eligible available through family doctors' offices, VCH puplic health clinics and some pharmacies. (ADACEL or BOOSTERIX)

See link for more details Vancouver Coastal Health

**THIS vaccine IS required for your medical if you are 10-64 years old, and it HAS to be current!

See link for more details WoKing Medical Vancouver: Required Vaccines

*I'm eligible, as I work in healthcare & directly with children.*

I looked at the Vancouver Coastal Health website, found the closest pharmacy to me, called them regarding the FREE vaccine for 'whooping cough', mentioned that I work in HealthCare & made an appointment for this afternoon.

(FYI: They didn't ask me any detailed questions about my work, or to bring proof... I'll report back on how that goes)

The pharmacist at 'London Drugs' will give me the shot right on the spot for free, due to the recent outbreak of the 'whooping cough'. (see Vancouver Coastal Health link above for more details on that).

*If your eligible, call ahead to see if they have the vaccine in stock.*

$$ SAVE YOURSELF MONEY $$

[VeeNDee 44]

Thanks CANbirdUSman for sharing this helpful information! I too work with children so would be eligible for the free one I guess although since my medical/interview probably won't be till later in the fall I am going to wait a few months before I get it (just in case...don't want it to be 'not current').

[CANbirdUSman 11]

VeeNDee:

That's great that you're eligible for the shot. If you get it now, you'll be current enough for your medical in the fall.

It has to have been done within the past 2 years. I'd say get it now while it's free. Plus it's one less thing for you to do later.

Cheers!

[CANbirdUSman 11]

Oops *my bad for spelling TETANUS incorrectly a few times*

[CANbirdUSman 11]

Appointment for 'shot' was at London Drugs, on Cambie & Broadway in Vancouver.

Scheduled for 2 pm, I filled out the standard 2 page form.

--- your info,

---name & number of your doctor,

---Personal Health Number (aka MSP# / Medial Service Plan card # )

--- many simple yes & no questions.

*one question, was 'have you had vaccinations in the past 30 days*

If that applies to you.... best ask about it. I'm guessing you might have to wait to get it.

Just a guess...

The tech helping me asked casually, 'How did you hear about getting the shot?'

My reply, 'Online... Vancouver Coastal Health'.

Anyway, after I did the form, I had to wait because they were really busy, plus tech that was going to give me the 'shot', had to tidy up the 'shot-room'. I waiting for 10 minutes, then met the tech in the 'shot-room'. He read over what I was getting... and a bunch of other stuff that they legally have to read you. I got my shot and that was it. I had to hang around, and check back in with them in 15 minutes, just to make sure I didn't have a reaction (legal thing), but that was it.

In my case, I was eligible to get the 'shot' for FREE because of my occupation. The tech never asked me at anytime what I did, never asked for proof of my occupation. So, who knows? Maybe other people can get it for free, if they can find a way to be eligible.

*Read the links I've listed in the original post for details*

AND if you are eligible, DON'T wait! Get it FREE now.

Who knows how long this offer is going to last.

(For the medical, you have to have had it within 2 years).

That's all for now...

*Medical booked for July 11th & Visa Interview July 20th*

"The Journey continues...."

[VeeNDee 44]

*one question, was 'have you had vaccinations in the past 30 days*

If that applies to you.... best ask about it. I'm guessing you might have to wait to get it.

Just a guess...

Ahh good point. I had my hepatitis A shot a few weeks ago. I'll need to look into that date. But if it's current for 2 years like you say then I will probably get it this summer! Thanks again and good luck on your journey!