QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department is working with reduced space, which may lead to delays for those with less urgent concerns. Learn more here.
Starting Saturday, December 14, the entrance to the QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department will change to 1840 Bell Road. Learn more.
Public Health providing COVID-19/influenza immunization & COVID-19 testing
Public Health supports access to COVID-19 and influenza immunization, as well as COVID-19 testing across the province. To help ensure Nova Scotians have access to these important services, testing and immunization clinics will be held 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 an 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 65+), 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 vaccines and eligibility:
Upcoming COVID-19 and Influenza Clinics
Central Zone
Lawrencetown Community Centre
3657 Lawrencetown Rd., Lawrencetown
Friday, Dec. 29 from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Vaccines Offered:
- COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age six months+)
- Influenza Quadrivalent (ages six months - 64 years)
- High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)
Booked appointments encouraged; limited drop-in appointments may be available.
COVID-19 rapid test kits available.
Eastern Zone
Fortress Senior Citizens Club
11 Mitchell St., Louisbourg
Thursday, Dec. 28 from 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Vaccines Offered:
- COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age six months+)
- Influenza Quadrivalent (ages six months - 64 years)
- High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)
Booked appointments encouraged; limited drop-in appointments may be available.
COVID-19 rapid test kits available.
Knights of Columbus
3236 Plummer Ave., New Waterford
Friday, Dec. 29 from 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Vaccines Offered:
- COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age six months+)
- Influenza Quadrivalent (ages six months - 64 years)
- High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)
Booked appointments encouraged; limited drop-in appointments may be available.
COVID-19 rapid test kits available.
Northern Zone
Stewiacke Community Centre and Fire Hall
111 Trunk 2, Stewiacke
Thursday, Dec. 28 from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Vaccines Offered:
- COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age six months+)
- Influenza Quadrivalent (ages six months - 64 years)
- High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)
Booked appointments encouraged; limited drop-in appointments may be available.
COVID-19 rapid test kits available.
Rawdon Fire Hall
3869 NS Trunk 14, Upper Rawdon
Friday, Dec. 29 from 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Vaccines Offered:
- COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age six months+)
- Influenza Quadrivalent (ages six months - 64 years)
- High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)
Booked appointments encouraged; limited drop-in appointments may be available.
COVID-19 rapid test kits available.
Western Zone
Italy Cross Fire Hall
17722 NS-103, Italy Cross
Thursday, Dec. 28 from 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Vaccines Offered:
- COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age six months+)
- Influenza Quadrivalent (ages six months - 64 years)
- High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)
Booked appointments encouraged; limited drop-in appointments may be available.
COVID-19 rapid test kits 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 p.m.
Drop in to pick up rapid tests. Booked appointments and PCR tests not available.
Mobile Primary Care clinic also on site.
Windsor Curling Club
174 Gray St., Windsor
Thursday, Dec. 28 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Drop in to pick up rapid tests. Booked appointments and PCR tests not available.
Western Zone
Greenwood Mall
963 Central Ave., Greenwood
Friday, Dec. 29 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Drop in to pick up rapid tests. Booked appointments and PCR tests not available.
Please note:
- Vaccines and testing are free to all who meet eligibility requirements.
- Please bring your health card, if you have one.
- Immunization and testing 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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