How to get vaccinated for COVID-19

To get vaccinated against COVID-19, you must register with the Get Vaccinated system.

Last updated: October 18, 2022

Register with the Get Vaccinated system

You can register yourself or someone else, like a parent, grandparent or child. We will never ask you for your SIN, driver’s licence number or banking and credit card details.

Fastest option: Online

To register online, you must provide:

First and last name
Date of birth
Postal code
Personal Health Number (PHN)
An email address that gets checked regularly or a phone number that can receive text messages

Find your PHN on the back of your B.C. driver’s licence, BC Services Card or CareCard.

Other registration and booking options

You can register in-person at all Service BC offices.

Office hours vary by location. Check before you go.

Everyone can get vaccinated, even if you don’t have a PHN or other documentation. It doesn’t matter if you are a Canadian citizen or not.

All of your information will be kept private and will never be shared with other agencies or parts of government.

Update your contact information

To make sure that you get notified when it’s time for your next vaccination, it’s important to keep your contact information in Get Vaccinated up-to-date.

Book your appointment

After you register, we send you a booking invitation link. Use the link to book your vaccine appointment online or by phone. It’s easy and guarantees your spot at a community pharmacy or vaccination clinic near you.

To make it easier to keep your vaccinations up to date, you can now book a free flu vaccine at the same appointment where you get your next COVID-19 dose.

Getting your next doses

When you’re eligible for your next dose, we send you another booking invitation. Like your first appointment, you’ll select a location, date and time. You’ll get invitations:

Approximately 56 days after your first dose, to get your second dose
Six months after your second dose, to get a booster dose

You’re encouraged to bring your immunization record card or show your online immunization record on Health Gateway at your appointment.

What to expect at your appointment

Review COVID-19 vaccine safety information from HealthLink BC before your appointment. Plan to be at your appointment for 15 to 30 minutes.

Arrive prepared

Get ready for your appointment:

You don’t need to fast. Be sure to drink water
Bring your booking confirmation and photo ID
Wear a short-sleeved shirt and a mask. You will be provided a mask if you need one
Arrive a few minutes before your scheduled appointment time

During the appointment

At the pharmacy or clinic you will:

Check-in with your photo ID and booking confirmation. For modesty, you can ask for a private location to get your shot
Get your vaccine dose
Wait in an observation area after your shot for about 15 minutes

After your appointment, review COVID-19 Vaccination Aftercare (PDF, 953KB) from the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control.