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Over 630-thousand people in BC have received their flu shots already

Brendan Pawliw
By Brendan Pawliw

BC’s flu shot campaign is off to a record start.

According to the province, over 630-thousand people have been immunized in the first 17 days, the highest number ever recorded in that timeframe.

In addition, 43% of those who received their flu shot also got a COVID-19 booster at the same time.

Anyone looking to book their shot can register through the Get Vaccinated website.

For a full link to the release, click here.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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