A family of privately sponsored Syrian refugees rolled up their sleeves to be immunized by a B.C. pharmacist, while Health Minister Terry Lake provided a little support.
The Alkarkhi family visited a Shoppers Drug Mart in Surrey to access this important health care service.
(flickr.com) For more information on B.C. pharmacists stepping up to deliver immunizations to Syrian newcomers, visit: http://www.bcpharmacy.ca/files/news/1454102148.pdf
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