Public Health providing community-based immunization and testing

Public Health supports access to COVID-19 and influenza testing, as well as influenza and measles immunization across the province.

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. Measles testing is not available at any clinics. 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, influenza, and measles 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.

Learn more about these vaccines and eligibility:

• www.nshealth.ca/coronavirusvaccine
• novascotia.ca/flu
• www.nshealth.ca/measles

Upcoming clinics:

Central Zone

Cobequid Community Health Centre
40 Freer Ln., Lower Sackville
Every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Drop in to pick up COVID-19 rapid tests.
Booked appointments, COVID-19 and Influenza PCR tests not available.
Mobile Primary Care clinic also on site.

North Woodside Community Centre
230 Pleasant St., Dartmouth
Monday, April 15 from 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Booked or drop-in:

·        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.

Drop in only:
Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:

·        MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella

·        MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Mount Uniacke Fire Hall
654 NS Trunk 1, Mount Uniacke
Tuesday, April 16 from 11 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.

Eastern Zone

Chedabucto Lifestyle Complex
60 Green St., Guysborough
Monday, April 15 from noon - 5 p.m.
Booked or drop-in:

·        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.

Drop in only:
Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:

·        MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella

·        MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Knights of Columbus
3236 Plummer Ave., New Waterford
Tuesday, April 16 from 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Booked or drop-in:

·        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.

Drop in only:
Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:

·        MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella

·        MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Mira Centre
4037 Gabarus Hwy., Marion Bridge
Wednesday, April 17 from 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Booked or drop-in:

·        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.

Drop in only:
Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:

·        MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella

·        MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Northern Zone

Rath Eastlink Community Centre
5625 Abenaki Rd., Truro
Monday, April 15 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Drop in to pick up COVID-19 rapid tests. Booked appointments, COVID-19 and influenza PCR tests not available.

Amherst Public Health Office
18 South Albion St., Amherst
Wednesday, April 17 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Offering the following vaccines:

·        COVID-19 Moderna vaccines for young children (ages six months to five years)

·        Measles-containing vaccines for all who are eligible (ages six months and older)

o  MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella

o  MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Call to book an appointment (Required): 902-667-3319 or 1-800-767-3319

Western Zone

Berwick Townhall (Gymnasium)
236 Commercial St., Berwick
Monday, April 15 from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
COVID-19 and influenza vaccine appointments: 
Booked Appointments: 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Drop-ins: 1 – 1:30 p.m.

·        Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (ages six months and over)

·        Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines (ages 12 and over)

·        Influenza Vaccines (ages six months and over)

·        COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Measles vaccine appointments

Drop in only (full clinic) for those who are eligible:

·        MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella

·        MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Greenwood Mall
963 Central Ave., Greenwood
Monday, April 15 from noon - 5 p.m.
Drop in to pick up COVID-19 rapid tests. Booked appointments, COVID-19 and influenza PCR tests not available.

Louis Millett Community Complex
9489 Commercial St., New Minas
Tuesday, April 16 from 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Booked or drop-in:

·        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.

Drop in only:
Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:

·        MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella

·        MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

New Ross Royal Canadian Legion
64 Forties Rd., New Ross
Wednesday, April 17 from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
COVID-19 and influenza vaccine appointments: 
Booked Appointments: 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Drop-ins: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

·        Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (ages six months and over)

·        Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines (ages 12 and over)

·        Influenza Vaccines (ages six months and over)

·        COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Measles vaccine appointments

Drop in only (full clinic) for those who are eligible:
·        MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella

·        MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Shelburne Community Centre (Fire Hall)
63 King St., Shelburne
Thursday, April 18 from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
COVID-19 and influenza vaccine appointments: 
Booked Appointments: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Drop-ins: 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

·        Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (ages six months and over)

·        Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines (ages 12 and over)

·        Influenza Vaccines (ages six months and over)

·        COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Measles vaccine appointments
Drop in only (full clinic) for those who are eligible:

·        MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella

·        MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

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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