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Vaccine drop-in clinics extended at Penticton, Summerland farmers’ markets

The COVID-19 immunization clinics will be at the markets for August
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Interior Health will continue hosting a drop-in immunization clinic at the farmers markets in Penticton and Summerland through August for anyone who has not yet received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, or anyone who received their first dose more than seven weeks (49 days) ago.

At last Saturday’s Penticton market July 31, more than 30 people had got their vaccine by 11:30 a.m. with the clinic set up by Gyro Park on Main Street.

No advance appointments are necessary for these clinics. People will be able to walk-up, register and receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

Drop-in vaccinations

Penticton

Location: Penticton Farmers Market, 100 block of Main Street

Time: Saturdays to Sept 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Who: People born in 2009 or earlier who have not yet received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine or anyone who received their first dose more than 49 days ago.

Summerland

Location: Summerland Farmers Market, Main Street between Harvey and Kelly Ave

Time: Sundays to Sept 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Who: People born in 2009 or earlier who have not yet received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine or anyone who received their first dose more than 49 days ago.

Ongoing appointment based clinics

People can also get their first or second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by dropping in to an immunization clinic or making an appointment.

To make an appointment, register online by visiting the provincial website at www.getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca/ or call 1‑833‑838‑2323.

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Monique Tamminga

About the Author: Monique Tamminga

Monique brings 20 years of award-winning journalism experience to the role of editor at the Penticton Western News. Of those years, 17 were spent working as a senior reporter and acting editor with the Langley Advance Times.
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