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Smithers clinic expands vaccine eligibility to ages 60+

Volunteer Robbie McKnight works the screening table at the Coast Mountain College COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Smithers. (Deb Meissner photo)

Community members born in 1961 or earlier can now call for an appointment at 1-844-255-7555

by Thom Barker
updated 13h ago

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