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Public Health providing COVID-19 and influenza immunization
Public Health supports access to COVID-19 and influenza immunization and testing 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. 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.
Learn more about these vaccines and eligibility:
· www.nshealth.ca/coronavirusvaccine
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.
Prospect Road Community Centre
2141 Prospect Rd., Hatchet Lake
Saturday, Feb. 10 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
Black Point Community Centre
8579 St. Margarets Bay Rd., Black Point
Wednesday, Feb. 14 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.
Canada Games Centre
26 Thomas Raddall Dr., Halifax
Thursday, Feb. 15 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.
Beaver Bank Kinsac Community Centre
1583 Beaver Bank Rd., Beaver Bank
Thursday, Feb. 15 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.
Eastern Shore Community Centre
67 Park Rd., Musquodoboit Harbour
Friday, Feb. 16 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.
Zatzman Sportsplex
110 Wyse Rd., Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Friday, Feb. 16 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 rapid tests.
Drop-in only. Booked appointments, COVID-19 and influenza PCR tests not available.
Eastern Zone
Mayflower Mall
800 Grand Lake Rd., Sydney
Sunday, Feb. 11 from noon - 5 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 rapid tests.
Drop-in only. Booked appointments, COVID-19 and influenza PCR tests not available.
Spanish River Community Centre
1842 Kings Rd., Sydney
Wednesday, Feb. 14 from 10:30 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.
North Sydney Mall
116 King St., North Sydney
Wednesday, Feb. 14 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 rapid tests.
Drop-in only. Booked appointments, COVID-19 and influenza PCR tests not available.
Mayflower Mall
800 Grand Lake Rd., North Sydney
Thursday, Feb. 15 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 rapid tests.
Drop-in only. Booked appointments, COVID-19 and influenza PCR tests not available.
Knights of Columbus
3236 Plummer Ave., New Waterford
Thursday, Feb. 15 from 10:30 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.
Sterling Mall
3 Sterling Rd., Glace Bay
Friday, Feb. 16 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 rapid tests.
Drop-in only. Booked appointments, COVID-19 and influenza PCR tests not available.
Glace Bay Fire Hall
87 Reserve St., Glace Bay
Friday, Feb. 16 from 10:30 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.
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).
Rawdon Fire Hall
3869 NS Trunk 14, Upper Rawdon
Wednesday, Feb. 14 from 11:30 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.
New Glasgow Public Health Office
Infant Immunization Clinic (Under five years)
690 East River Rd., New Glasgow
Thursday, Feb. 15 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 Moderna & influenza vaccines (ages six months +)
Appointments Required: Book online or call 902-752-5151
COVID-19 rapid tests available.
Western Zone
Riverport District Community Centre
79 Lower Lahave Rd., Riverport
Saturday, Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Offering:
- COVID-19 Moderna & influenza vaccines (ages six months +)
- PCR testing for COVID-19 and influenza and COVID-19 rapid test pick-up
Drop-in only for vaccine appointments. Drop-in or book an appointment for testing.
Digby Royal Canadian Legion
92 Mount St., Digby, Nova Scotia
Monday, Feb. 12
Booked Appointments: 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-ins: 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Offering:
- Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (ages six months +)
- Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine (ages 12 +)
- Influenza vaccines (ages six months +)
- COVID-19 rapid test kits.
New Germany Royal Canadian Legion
44 Varner Rd., New Germany
Wednesday, Feb. 14
Booked Appointments: 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-ins: 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Offering:
- Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (ages six months +)
- Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine (ages 12 +)
- Influenza vaccines (ages six months +)
- COVID-19 rapid test kits.
Greenwood Mall
963 Central Ave., Greenwood
Wednesday, Feb. 14 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 rapid tests.
Drop-in only. Booked appointments, COVID-19 and influenza PCR tests not available.
Bridgewater Fire Department
81 Dominion St., Bridgewater
Thursday, Feb. 15 from 10:30 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.
New Minas Fire Department
6 Jones Rd., New Minas, Nova Scotia
Thursday, Feb. 15
Booked Appointments: 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Drop-ins: 4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Offering:
- Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (ages six months +)
- Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine (ages 12 +)
- Influenza vaccines (ages six months +)
- COVID-19 rapid test kits.
Italy Cross Fire Hall
17722 NS-103, Italy Cross
Friday, Feb. 16 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.
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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