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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:

Upcoming clinics:

Central Zone

Sackville Sports Stadium - COVID-19 Rapid Test Pick-up
409 Glendale Dr., Lower Sackville
Tuesday, May 28 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.

Black Point Community Centre - Testing & Immunization Clinic
8579 St. Margaret's Bay Road, Black Point
Wednesday, May 29 from 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Booked or drop-in:

·        COVID-19 Moderna vaccines (ages six months+)

·        PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu

Book an appointment: Vaccines | Testing
Limited drop-in appointments may be available.
COVID-19 rapid test kits available.
Drop-in only:

·        Tdap (Tetanus) vaccine

·        Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:

o  MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella

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

Cobequid Community Health Centre
40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville
Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Drop-in only:

·        COVID-19 Moderna vaccine for people ages six months and older

·        Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:

o  MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella

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

·        Tdap (Tetanus) vaccine

·        COVID-19 rapid test pick-up

Mobile Primary Care clinic also on site.

Western Zone

Digby Fire Department - Testing Clinic
163 First Ave., Digby
Monday, May 27 from noon - 5:30 p.m.
Booked appointments and drop-ins welcome.
Offering PCR testing for COVID-19 and influenza and COVID-19 rapid test pick-up.

Kentville Volunteer Fire Department - Measles & COVID-19 Immunization
463 Main St., Kentville
Monday, May 27 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
*This is part of a Black Health and Wellness Event in Kentville. Click here for more event details.
Drop-in only:

·        COVID-19 Moderna & Pfizer vaccines for people ages six months and older.

·        Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:

o  MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella

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

·        PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu

·        COVID-19 rapid test pick-up

Waterville Fire Department - Measles and COVID-19 Immunization
1415 County Home Rd., Waterville
Monday, May 27 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
COVID-19 vaccine appointments:
Booked Appointments: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Drop-ins: 1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.

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

·        Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines (ages 12 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)

Riverport District Community Centre - Testing & Immunization Clinic
79 Lower Lahave Rd., Riverport
Tuesday, May 28 from 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Booked or drop-in:

·        COVID-19 Moderna vaccines (ages six months+)

·        PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu

Book an appointment: Vaccines | Testing
Limited drop-in appointments may be available.
COVID-19 rapid test kits available.
Drop in only:
Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:

·        MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella

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

Greenwood Mall - COVID-19 Rapid Test Pick-up
963 Central Ave., Greenwood
Wednesday, May 29 from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Drop in to pick up COVID-19 rapid tests.
Booked appointments, COVID-19 and influenza PCR tests not available.

Annapolis Royal Fire Department - Measles and COVID-19 Immunization
5 Saint Anthony St., Annapolis Royal
Wednesday, May 29 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
COVID-19 vaccine appointments:
Booked Appointments: 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Drop-ins: 1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.

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

·        Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines (ages 12 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)

Canning Multiplex - Measles and COVID-19 Immunization
977 J Jordan Road, Canning
Thursday, May 30 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
COVID-19 vaccine appointments:
Booked Appointments: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-ins: 2:30 – 3 p.m.

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

·        Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines (ages 12 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)

Port Williams Community Centre - COVID-19 & Influenza Testing Clinic
1045 Main St., Port Williams
Saturday, June 1 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Booked appointments and drop-ins welcome.
Offering PCR testing for COVID-19 and influenza.
COVID-19 rapid tests available for pick-up.

Northern Zone

Pugwash Royal Canadian Legion Branch 60 - Testing & Immunization Clinic
10778 Durham St., Pugwash
Monday, May 27 from 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Booked or drop-in:

·        COVID-19 Moderna vaccines (ages six months+)

·        PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu

Book an appointment: Vaccines | Testing
Limited drop-in appointments may be available.
COVID-19 rapid test kits available.
Drop-in only:

·        Tdap (Tetanus) vaccine

·        Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:

o  MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella

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

Tatamagouche Fire Hall - Measles and COVID-19 Immunization
202 Main St., Tatamagouche
Monday, May 27 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Drop-in only, no booked appointments.
Offering:

·        COVID-19 Moderna vaccines for people ages six months and older.

·        Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:

o  MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella

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

Rath Eastlink Community Centre - COVID-19 Rapid Test Pick-up
5625 Abenaki Rd., Truro
Tuesday, May 28 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.

River John Legion - COVID-19 & Influenza Testing Clinic
2506 River John Station Rd., River John
Wednesday, May 29 from noon - 5:30 p.m.
Booked appointments and drop ins welcome.
Offering PCR testing for COVID-19 and influenza.
COVID-19 rapid tests available for pick-up.

East Hants Family Resource Centre – Immunization Clinic
Room 104, 224 Highway 214, Elmsdale
Wednesday, May 29 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Drop-in only:

·        COVID-19 Moderna vaccine for people ages six months and older

·        Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:

o  MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella

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

·        All routine childhood vaccines

·        COVID-19 rapid test pick-up

Eastern Zone

Bold Centre - Testing Clinic
490 Chebucto St., Baddeck
Saturday, June 1 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.

Fortress Senior Citizens Club - Testing & Immunization Clinic
11 Mitchell St.,Louisbourg
Monday, May 27 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Booked or drop-in:

·        COVID-19 Moderna vaccines (ages six months+)

·        PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu

Book an appointment: Vaccines | Testing
Limited drop-in appointments may be available.
COVID-19 rapid test kits available.
Drop in only:
Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:

·        MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella

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

St. Andrews Parish Hall - Testing & Immunization Clinic
244 New Haven Road, Neil's Harbour
Wednesday, May 29 from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Booked or drop-in:

·        COVID-19 Moderna vaccine (ages six months+)

·        PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu

Book an appointment: Vaccines | Testing
Limited drop-in appointments may be available.
COVID-19 rapid tests available.
Drop in only:
Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:

·        MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella

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

Sydney Royal Canadian Legion - Testing & Immunization Clinic
99 Midgeley Dr., Sydney
Tuesday, May 28 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Booked or drop-in:

·        COVID-19 Moderna vaccine (ages six months+)

·        PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu

Book an appointment: Vaccines | Testing
Limited drop-in appointments may be available.
COVID-19 rapid test kits available.
Drop in only:
Measles-containing vaccines 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.
  • Unless otherwise noted, COVID-19 rapid test kits will be available at immunization clinics. 

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