Public Health providing COVID-19 and influenza immunization and COVID-19 testing in Nova Scotia

Public Health supports access to COVID-19 and influenza immunization, as well as COVID-19 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.

COVID-19 testing clinics provide on-site PCR testing and give out rapid test kits. Unless otherwise noted, drop-ins and booked appointments are welcome. If you’d like to book appointment, visit www.nshealth.ca/coronavirustesting or call 1-833-797-7772.

Immunization clinics offer COVID-19, influenza and high-dose flu vaccines for those age 65 and over, unless otherwise noted. Please see specific 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

 

Upcoming COVID-19 and Influenza Clinics

 

Central Zone

North End Parent Resource Centre

5475 Uniacke St., Halifax

Wednesday, November 29 from 1 - 4:30 p.m.

Vaccines Offered:

• COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (ages 6 months+)
• Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months - 64 years)
• High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)

Note: Drop in only. Booked appointments not available. COVID-19 rapid test kits available. This clinic supports people of African descent; however all are welcome. Learn more: www.nshealth.ca/Black-Public-Health.

 

Northern Zone

 

Amherst Lions Club

Black Health and Wellness Clinic

9 Electric St., Amherst

Monday, November 27 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Vaccines Offered:

• COVID-19 Pfizer and Moderna XBB.1.5 (ages 6 months+)
• Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months - 64 years)
• High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)

Note: Drop in only. Booked appointments not available. COVID-19 rapid test kits available. This clinic supports people of African descent, however all are welcome. Learn more: www.nshealth.ca/Black-Public-Health.

 

Wentworth Learning Centre

13371 NS-4, Wentworth

Monday, November 27 from 12:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Vaccines Offered:

• COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age 6 months+)
• Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months - 64 years)
• High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)

Note: Booked appointments encouraged; limited drop-in appointments may be available. COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

 

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 60

10778 Durham St., Pugwash

Tuesday, November 28 from 12:30 - 5 p.m.

Vaccines Offered:

• COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age 6 months+)
• Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months - 64 years)
• High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)

Note: Booked appointments encouraged; limited drop-in appointments may be available. COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

 

New Glasgow Library

182 Dalhousie St., New Glasgow

Tuesday, November 28 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Vaccines Offered:

• COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age 6 months+)
• Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months - 64 years)
• High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)

Note: Drop in only. Booked appointments not available. COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

 

NSCC Truro - Learn Lounge, Forrester Hall

36 Arthur St., Truro

Wednesday, November 29 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Vaccines Offered:

• COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age 6 months+)
• Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months - 64 years)
• High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)

Note: Drop in only. Booked appointments not available. COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

 

Western Zone

 

Digby Royal Canadian Legion

92 Mount St., Digby, Nova Scotia

Monday, November 27

Booked Appointments: 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Walk ins: 1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Note: Offering Moderna COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccines (ages 6 months and over). COVID-19 rapid tests available.

 

Bridgewater Fire Department

81 Dominion St., Bridgewater

Monday, November 27 from 12 - 5:30 p.m.

Vaccines Offered:

• COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age 6 months+)
• Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months - 64 years)
• High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)

Note: Booked appointments encouraged; limited drop-in appointments may be available. COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

 

Lunenburg Fire Department

25 Medway St., Lunenburg

Tuesday, November 28 from 12 - 6 p.m.

Vaccines Offered:

• COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age 6 months+)
• Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months - 64 years)
• High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)

Note: Booked appointments encouraged; limited drop-in appointments may be available. COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

 

Gibson Woods & District Community Centre

Black Health and Wellness Clinic

485 Gibson Woods Rd., Gibson Woods

Wednesday, November 29 from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Vaccines Offered:

• COVID-19 Pfizer and Moderna XBB.1.5 (ages 6 months+)
• Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months - 64 years)
• High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)

Note: Drop in only. Booked appointments not available. COVID-19 rapid test kits available. This clinic supports people of African descent; however all are welcome. Learn more: www.nshealth.ca/Black-Public-Health.

 

NSCC Bridgewater Lunenburg Campus

75 High St., Bridgewater

Thursday, November 30

Booked Appointments: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Walk ins: 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Note: Offering Moderna COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccines (ages 6 months and over). COVID-19 rapid tests available.

 

Our Health Centre

3769 Highway 3, Chester

Friday, December 1

Booked Appointments: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Walk ins: 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Note: Offering Moderna COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccines (ages 6 months and over). COVID-19 rapid tests available. Upcoming COVID-19 Testing Clinics

 

Central Zone

 

Cobequid Community Health Centre

40 Freer Ln., Lower Sackville

Every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.

Note: Drop in to pick up rapid tests. Booked appointments and PCR tests not available. Mobile Primary Care clinic also on site.

 

Mic Mac Mall

21 Micmac Blvd., Dartmouth

Monday, November 27 from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Note: Drop in to pick up rapid tests. Booked appointments and PCR tests not available.

 

Cole Harbour Place

51 Forest Hills Pkwy., Dartmouth

Tuesday, November 28 from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Note: Drop in to pick up rapid tests. Booked appointments and PCR tests not available.

 

Western Zone

 

Heather's Your Independent Grocer Middleton

316 Main St. Unit 306, Middleton

Wednesday, November 29 from 1 - 5 p.m.

Note: Drop in to pick up rapid tests. Booked appointments and PCR tests not available.

 

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.
• Immunization and testing clinics are healthcare environments. Masks are required and will be offered upon entry to the clinic.
• You may have to wait in line outside; please dress accordingly.
• Clinics may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
• COVID-19 rapid test kits will also be available at most 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 PCR test or have a positive rapid test.