Public Health providing community-based immunization and testing in Northern and Western zones

Public Health supports access to testing and immunization in Nova Scotia. To help ensure local access to these important services, Public Health will be holding clinics in communities across the province next week. All upcoming clinics can be found online at www.nshealth.ca/PHMU.

Clinics with testing give out COVID-19 rapid test kits. Appointments are drop-in only. If you’d like to book an appointment for PCR testing or to pick up rapid tests at a COVID-19 and flu testing location, visit www.nshealth.ca/coronavirustesting or call 1-833-797-7772. Measles testing is not available.

Clinics with immunization offer measles and tetanus vaccines. Appointments are drop-in only. Please see specific clinic details in the listings below.

Learn more about these vaccines and eligibility:

Northern Zone

Wellness Fair - Pictou County Wellness Centre
2-2756 Westville Rd., Pictou
Sunday, June 23 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Drop in to pick up COVID-19 rapid tests. Booked appointments, COVID-19 and influenza PCR tests not available.

Western Zone

Kentville Recreation Centre
348 Main St., Kentville
Monday, June 24 from 12 – 4 p.m.
Drop in only. Offering MMR, MMRV & Tdap vaccines for those ages 12 months and older who are eligible.

Digby Royal Canadian Legion
92 Mount St., Digby
Wednesday, June 26 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Drop in only. Offering MMR, MMRV & Tdap vaccines for those ages 12 months and older who are eligible.

Middleton Legion
205 Marshall St., Middleton
Thursday, June 27 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Drop in only. Offering MMR, MMRV & Tdap vaccines for those ages 12 months and older who are eligible.

Please note:

Vaccines and testing are free and available to all ages that meet eligibility requirements.
Please bring your health card with you if you have one.
You may have to wait in line outside; please dress accordingly.
Clinics may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
Unless otherwise noted, COVID-19 rapid test kits will be available at immunization clinics.

Do you have a COVID-19 symptom? Get tested right away! Early detection is key when it comes to being considered for COVID-19 medication. Please complete the Report and Support form when you book a COVID-19 PCR test or have a positive COVID-19 rapid test.

There are now more ways to access care with YourHealthNS. Download the app or visit YourHealthNS.ca.

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