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COVID-19 vaccine clinics to be held in select local schools

Students in Cranbrook and Kimberley can get immunized against COVID-19 right in their school at certain dates over the next two weeks.
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Students in Cranbrook and Kimberley can get immunized against COVID-19 right in their school at certain dates over the next two weeks.

In Cranbrook, dates for COVID-19 shots are available at Laurie Middle School on Sept. 23 from 12:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Parkland Middle School will be having a clinic on Sept. 21 from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

At Mount Baker Secondary School and Kootenay Education Services, a clinic will be available this week on Sept. 14-15 from 12:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Up in Kimberley, clinics will be available at Kimberley Alternate School on Sept 23, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

McKim Middle School is holding a clinic on Sept 23, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Selkirk Secondary School is also holding clinics; on Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Sept. 16 from 1:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

In Cranbrook, between the ages of 12-17, 65 per cent have had a first dose and 52 per cent have had a second dose, according to BC CDC vaccination rates. In Kimberley, in the same age range, 71 per cent have had a first dose, and 59 per cent have had a second dose.

Aside from COVID-19, students typically receive routine vaccinations for Hepatitis B, HPV, Varicella (chickenpox) and Tdap, which covers tentanus, diptheria, and pertusis.

A COVID-19 immunization is not mandatory for students and staff in schools. However, the mature minor consent provision under the Infants Act is the consent a child gives to receive health care after being assessed by a health care provider and understands the nature of the health care service being provided.

During a school board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 14, Board Chair Frank Lento noted that the school immunization clinics are being implemented and operated by Public Health, and not by district staff.



Trevor Crawley

About the Author: Trevor Crawley

Trevor Crawley has been a reporter with the Cranbrook Townsman and Black Press in various roles since 2011.
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