If your child is waiting for a surgery, you will be contacted to reschedule their surgery.

‎Please call the clinic you have the appointment with and share information about the symptoms (including any new fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, painful swallowing, stuffy or runny nose, loss of sense of smell, headache, muscle aches, fatigue or loss of appetite). A doctor or nurse will provide guidance. 

We understand that many people are worried about visiting hospitals or clinics during the pandemic, but it is still safe to seek care. You can expect to see additional measures in place to protect your child, family and our staff during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. These include active screening for COVID-19 symptoms at each entrance by hospital staff, followed by a request to clean your hands. All patients and visitors will be offered medical masks at the entrance.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have increased the number and types of health-care services that we can provide virtually. We will continue to provide those virtual appointments unless in-person appointments are required for patient care.

‎So far, COVID-19 has affected adults much more than children. We think it is less severe, particularly in children under the age of 10.

The current COVID-19 vaccines have been tested and approved for use in people over the age of 16 (Pfizer) and 18 (Moderna). Children are not eligible to receive the vaccine at this time. More information about priority groups for vaccination in B.C. is available on the BCCDC website and when children are eligible to be vaccinated, more information will be available on that website.

After April 15th, individuals who have not received a letter signed by Dr. Bonnie Henry, but believe they should be vaccinated as a 'clinically extremely vulnerable' patient, may contact their physician. If your physician agrees that you fulfill the CEV criteria, he/she/they can complete an attestation form after April 15th, which you may use to register for a vaccination appointment. For more information, please visit the Government of B.C. web page on "Vaccines for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable".

‎If your child is at higher risk for COVID-19 complications, follow general infection prevention strategies: clean your hands regularly, avoid touching your face, and stay one or two metres from other people. Should your child become ill, seek medical help early. Try to have enough medicine for two weeks at home. For more information, see the BCCDC website.

Find out more on this BCCDC website.

A gradual return to activity typically involves gradual increases in intensity and duration of exercise over a period of time, but depends on the severity and duration of the illness. Please work on your child’s plan to return to activity with your health-care provider.