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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.
Head of Chezzetcook Fire Hall
5543 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Head of Chezzetcook
Thursday, March 14 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.
Sackville Sports Stadium
409 Glendale Dr., Lower Sackville
Friday, March 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.
Brooklyn Civic Centre
995 NS-215, Brooklyn
Friday, March 15 from 11 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.
Eastern Zone
Mayflower Mall
800 Grand Lake Rd., Sydney
Sunday, March 10 from noon - 5 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 rapid tests.
Drop-in only. Booked appointments, COVID-19 and influenza PCR tests not available.
Bold Centre
490 Chebucto St., Baddeck
Saturday, March 9 from 10:30 a.m. - 4 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.
Mabou Parish Hall
11538 NS Trunk 19, Mabou
Thursday, March 14 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.
Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre
606 Reeves St., Port Hawkesbury
Friday, March 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.
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).
Stewiacke Community Centre and Fire Hall
111 Trunk 2, Stewiacke
Saturday, March 9 from 11: 30 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.
New Glasgow Library
182 Dalhousie St., New Glasgow
Tuesday, March 12 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 Moderna & influenza vaccines (ages six months +)
Drop-in only. Booked appointments not available.
COVID-19 rapid test kits available.
New Glasgow Public Health Office
Infant Immunization Clinic (Under five years)
690 East River Rd., New Glasgow
Thursday, March 14 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.
Rath Eastlink Community Centre
5625 Abenaki Rd., Truro
Thursday, March 14 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.
Truro Library
754 Prince St., Truro
Friday, March 15 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Offering COVID-19 Moderna & influenza vaccines (ages six months +)
Drop-in only. Booked appointments not available.
COVID-19 rapid test kits available.
Maitland Fire Department
8802 NS-215, Maitland
Friday, March 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.
Western Zone
New Ross Royal Canadian Legion
64 Forties Rd., New Ross
Saturday, March 9 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.
Berwick Town Hall (gymnasium)
236 Commercial St., Berwick
Monday, March 11
Booked Appointments: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Drop-ins: 1 p.m. – 1:30 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
Canning Multiplex
977 J Jordan Rd., Canning
Wednesday, March 13
Booked Appointments: noon – 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.
Annapolis Royal Fire Department
5 Saint Anthony St., Annapolis Royal
Thursday, March 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.
Bridgetown Fire Hall
31 Bay Rd., Bridgetown
Thursday, March 14 from 11 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.
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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