RE: District Homestay International Students
The government of British Columbia has announced that students aged 12 -17 years old will have the opportunity to register for an appointment to be vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine beginning immediately. Both Canadian citizens and International Students in those age groups can register for a vaccine by calling 1 833 838 2323 or online at https://www2.gov.bc/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/register. As with all vaccines in BC, students can self-consent and receive a COVID vaccine (mature-minor consent https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthlinkbc-files/infants-act-mature-minor-consent-and-immunization ).
To register everyone will need:
- their personal health number (found on their CareCard, driver’s license or BC Services Card). If you do not have a public health number, you need to register for your vaccine by calling the province-wide call centre (1-833-838-2323)
- postal code
- first and last name
- date of birth
- an email address that gets checked regularly or a phone number that can receive text messages
The decision to get a COVID vaccine, as all vaccines, is a decision made by the student in discussion with natural parent, not Langley School District. Please discuss the option of receiving the COVID vaccine with your student/child. It is the responsibility of the student and their agents/natural parents to have the conversation regarding receiving the COVID vaccine and it is the responsibility of the student to book and attend the vaccine appointment outside of school hours. If a vaccine appointment is booked, the agent/natural parent must inform the Homestay Coordinator and School Coordinator of the appointment date and time so that the Homestay Coordinator/School Coordinator/homestay family can monitor and assist with any post-vaccine symptoms, should they occur.
Question:
Can anyone living in BC get the COVID-19 vaccine? What if I don’t have MSP or a PHN? What if I am an international student?
Answer:
Yes. If you are living in B.C. during the pandemic you are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. You do not need to be in the BC MSP health insurance program (a BC Services card or public health number) to get the vaccine. You do not need to be a Canadian citizen or have permanent residency to get the COVID-19 vaccine. However, you must have a public health number in order to register online. If you do not have a public health number, you need to register for your vaccine by calling the province-wide call centre (1-833-838-2323).
The goal of the vaccination campaign is to vaccinate as many people as possible. If you have a unique circumstance and have concerns, please call in to discuss your situation.
This means you can be a visitor from another province or country who is living in B.C. temporarily. This includes international students or parents visiting from another country.
Sincerely,
Mark Leiper
District Principal
Langley International Student Program
Langley School District
Langley BC
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