Overview
Attention Women Born in 1991, 1992, or 1993!
Beginning in April 2012, BCIT Student Health Services will be offering free Cervarix Vaccine to women born between 1991-1993. Cervarix vaccine protects you against cervical cancer caused by HPV (Human Papillomavirus) types 16 and 18.
Available at SE16 Room 127, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
Don't Miss Your Chance!
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Vaccination
The Fraser Health Authority is recommending and providing free pertussis (whooping cough) vaccination to the following groups who live in Fraser Health Communities (Burnaby to Hope to Boston Bar):
- Adults and youth over the age of 10 years ho have ongoing contact with young children AND who have not had a pertussis containing vaccine in the last 5 years.
- Pregnant women and their partners who have not had a pertussis containing vaccine in the last 5 years.
The Fraser Health Authority is also recommending and providing free pertussis (whooping cough) vaccination to:
- All Aboriginal adults and youth over the age of 10 years who have not had a pertussis containing vaccine in the last 5 years.
Student Health Services will provide vaccine 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
Please note: vaccine will not be available on May 30, June 1 and June 2 2012.
Participating Pharmacies in Fraser Health Communities are also providing vaccination for those who would like to be vaccinated and are not eligible for the free public vaccine, the vaccine can be prescribed by your doctor and purchased.
At BCIT's Student Health Service, we offer:
- Efficient walk-in medical centre
- Available for all BCIT students, faculty, and staff
- Convenient access to physicians and nurses
- Emergency care
- All visits confidential
- Promoting wellness and healthy lifestyles for the BCIT community
Valid medical coverage required for physician visits. (Emergencies always seen.)
We also invite you to visit the Counselling and Student Development section.
