A British Columbia health agency is urging the public not to buy COVID-19 vaccines that are advertised or sold online from unauthorised sources as “they are counterfeit, may pose risks to health, and are ineffective at protecting you from the COVID-19 virus.” ImmunizeBC, funded by the BC Ministry of Health to provide immunization information and tools for BC residents, posted the scam warning on social media Tuesday, saying they have heard about emails and websites selling the supposed vaccines. “These scams take advantage of genuine fears and worries, targeting those who are most vulnerable in our communities,” ImmunizeBC wrote on Twitter. “The only way to access safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines is through clinics organized or endorsed by your local public health authority.” The agency also urges anyone who has knowledge of unauthorised sources selling the vaccines to report them to Health Canada. https://twitter.com/ImmunizeBC/status/1351582189935161346 Just last month, Health Canada issued a …