Vancouver Coastal Health has individual rooms available in North Shore for children with special needs and those who need quiet space during COVID-19 vaccination.
To help make COVID-19 vaccine experience as quick and comfortable as possible, VCH says it has several dedicated children’s clinics for kids aged five to 11.
These clinics run until February 13 across the Vancouver Coastal Health Region. For children who need quieter space, VCH has clinics in three places that have individual rooms.
North Shore: ICBC location, 255 Lloyd Avenue, ages 5-11
Vancouver: George Pearson, ages 5-11
Richmond: Pacific Autism Family Network, ages 5 to 11
Parents can look for them when booking their appointment through the provincial Get Vaccinated system. VCH has also made arrangements for children who need extra support.
Children with special need such as autism, sensory processing, or needle phobia can call VCH to set up an appointment at the following clinics.
For all VCH regions, the number is 604-263-7377
For Lower Mainland, the appointments can be set up at the Richmond Neurodivergent Clinic at the Pacific Autism Family Network: 604-233-3126
