HIM is a nonprofit society that aims to strengthen the health and well-being in communities of self-identified GBQ men and gender diverse people in BC.
Vaccination
Accessing the Vaccine
The Imvamune Vaccine is available across BC for many members of our communities. HIM has been working with health authorities across BC to support these efforts, which included hosting public health professionals to mobilize the very first vaccine clinics in the province and partnering on pop-up clinics in places like parks, beaches, bars, and Pride parties.
As of October 2022, BC is providing both the 1st and 2nd dose of the Imvamune vaccine to people who meet the eligibility criteria. Click on the link corresponding to your health authority below to find out if you are eligible and how to get the vaccine close to home.
VANCOUVER COASTAL
Book your appointment here: https://www.vch.ca/en/service/mpox-vaccinations or check out the following pharmacies:
Shoppers Drug Mart
1125 Davie St, Vancouver
Drop-ins Available:
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tel: 604-669-2424
Davie Pharmacy
1232 Davie St, Vancouver
Mpox Vaccine Clinic Dates: First clinic day: Saturday, Nov. 26
Clinic hours: Mon – Fri, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Sun, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Book online: www.daviepharmacy.ca/mpox
360Care (YPS) Denman Pharmacy
683 Denman St, Vancouver
Drop-Ins Available:
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Please phone ahead for vaccine availability: 604-683-6933
INTERIOR HEALTH
Please contact your preferred community health centre to book an appointment. Please note vaccination clinics do not accept drop-ins.
FRASER HEALTH
Residents of Fraser East (Mission, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Agassiz and Hope), call 604-702-4906. Residents in any other area of Fraser Health, call 604-476-7087.
ISLAND HEALTH
To book an appointment, contact your local health unit. Please note: health units do not accept drop-ins.
NORTHERN HEALTH
Residents in Prince George, call the Northern Interior Health Unit at 250-645-8983. All others, call the Northern Health Virtual Primary and Community Care Clinic at 1-844-645-7811.
Vaccine Info
- Imvamune is a 2 dose series given 28 days apart
- Imvamune can be co-administered with all other vaccines with the exception of COVID-19 vaccine (14 days apart)
- Imvamune is not indicated for those with signs and symptoms of mpox
- Those who have recovered from laboratory confirmed mpox are assumed to have acquired immunity and vaccine is not indicated.