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Public Health providing community-based immunization and testing
Public Health supports access to COVID-19 and influenza immunization and testing across the province. Select clinics will also start offering measles immunization on Wednesday, March 27.
To help ensure all Nova Scotians have access to these important services, we will be holding testing and immunization clinics next week. All upcoming clinics can be found online at www.nshealth.ca/PHMU.
Clinics with testing provide on-site PCR testing for COVID-19 and influenza and/or give out COVID-19 rapid test kits. Unless otherwise noted, drop-ins and booked appointments are welcome. If you’d like to book a testing appointment, visit www.nshealth.ca/coronavirustesting or call 1-833-797-7772.
Clinics with immunization offer COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. Appointments may be booked, drop-in only, or a combination of both. Please see specific clinic details in the listings below. To book an appointment, visit novascotia.ca/vaccination or call 1-833-797-7772.
Clinics with measles immunization are listed as "Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic" in the list below. Measles immunization is drop-in only, no appointment required.
Learn more about these vaccines and eligibility:
Upcoming clinics:
Central Zone
Cobequid Community Health Centre
40 Freer Ln., Lower Sackville
Every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 rapid tests.
Drop-in only. Booked appointments, COVID-19 and influenza PCR tests not available.
Mobile Primary Care clinic also on site.
Canada Games Centre
26 Thomas Raddall Dr., Halifax
Monday, March 25 from 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 rapid tests.
Drop-in only. Booked appointments, COVID-19 and influenza PCR tests not available.
Fisherman’s Cove Heritage Centre
4 Government Wharf Rd., Eastern Passage
Tuesday, March 26 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Offering:
- COVID-19 Moderna & influenza vaccines (ages six months +)
- PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu and COVID-19 rapid test pick-up
Book an appointment: Vaccines | Testing
Limited drop-in appointments may be available.
Prospect Road Community Centre
2141 Prospect Rd., Hatchet Lake
Wednesday, March 27 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Booked appointments and drop-ins welcome.
Offering PCR testing for COVID-19 and influenza and COVID-19 rapid test pick-up
Eastern Zone
Port Hood Fire Hall
304 Main St., Port Hood
Monday, March 25 from 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Offering:
- COVID-19 Moderna & influenza vaccines (ages six months +)
- PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu and COVID-19 rapid test pick-up
Book an appointment: Vaccines | Testing
Limited drop-in appointments may be available.
Holy Family Parish Hall
899 Main St., Sydney Mines
Tuesday, March 26 from 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Offering:
- COVID-19 Moderna & influenza vaccines (ages six months +)
- PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu and COVID-19 rapid test pick-up
Book an appointment: Vaccines | Testing
Limited drop-in appointments may be available.
The People’s Place Antigonish Town & County Library
Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic
283 Main St., Antigonish
Wednesday, March 27 from noon- 4:30 p.m.
Booked and drop-in appointments:
- COVID-19 Moderna & influenza vaccines (ages six months +)
- PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu and COVID-19 rapid test pick-up
Book an appointment: Vaccines | Testing
Drop-in only: Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:
- MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
- MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)
Northern Zone
For transportation support in Northern Zone, please contact Public Health at 902-893-5820 or email publichealthtransportation@nshealth.ca. For more information, visit Transportation Support (Northern Zone) | Nova Scotia Health (nshealth.ca).
Pictou County Wellness Centre
2-2756 Westville Rd., Pictou
Monday, March 25 from 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Offering:
- COVID-19 Moderna & influenza vaccines (ages six months +)
- PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu and COVID-19 rapid test pick-up
Book an appointment: Vaccines | Testing
Limited drop-in appointments may be available.
Wentworth Learning Centre
13371 NS-4, Wentworth
Tuesday, March 26 from 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Booked appointments and drop-ins welcome.
Offering PCR testing for COVID-19 and influenza and COVID-19 rapid test pick-up
Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre
6 Main St., Springhill
Wednesday, March 27 from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Offering:
- COVID-19 Moderna & influenza vaccines (ages six months +)
- PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu and COVID-19 rapid test pick-up
Book an appointment: Vaccines | Testing
Limited drop-in appointments may be available.
Western Zone
Louis Millett Community Complex
9489 Commercial St., New Minas
Monday, March 25 from 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Offering:
- COVID-19 Moderna & influenza vaccines (ages six months +)
- PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu and COVID-19 rapid test pick-up
Book an appointment: Vaccines | Testing
Limited drop-in appointments may be available.
Shelburne Community Centre
63 King St., Shelburne
Tuesday, March 26 from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Booked appointments and drop-ins welcome.
Offering PCR testing for COVID-19 and influenza and COVID-19 rapid test pick-up
Wolfville Lions Club
Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic
36 Elm Ave., Wolfville
Wednesday, March 27 from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Please note:
- Vaccines and testing are free and available to all who meet eligibility requirements.
- Please bring your health card if you have one.
- Immunization clinics are healthcare environments. Masks are required and will be offered upon entry to the clinic.
- Please dress accordingly as you may have to wait in line outside.
- Clinics may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
- COVID-19 rapid test kits will also be available at most immunization clinics.
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