By Canadian Press

B.C.’s physicians and surgeons are highest COVID vaccinated group, naturopaths lowest

May 10, 2022 | 2:51 PM

VICTORIA — Vaccination information on British Columbia’s health-care professionals shows most are fully immunized though patients won’t know if their own doctor has had all their COVID-19 shots. 

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says nearly 94 per cent of practising and regulated professionals have received at least two doses of a vaccine or have a medical exemption from her office as of April 25.

Henry says she understands people might feel hesitant about asking their health-care provider if they are vaccinated and the government is working to ensure that doctors can declare their immunization status without disclosing personal information.

Henry says the overriding interest is to ensure that people can make an informed decision and feel safe when receiving care from their chosen providers.

Provincial data show 98 per cent of physicians and surgeons are vaccinated, the highest rate among health-care professionals, while naturopaths’ rate is the lowest, at 69 per cent, and Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists stand at 79 per cent.

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The vaccination rates for the BC College of Nurses and Midwives are still being collected and are expected to be released over the next few weeks.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 10, 2022.

The Canadian Press