Public Health supporting measles and routine early childhood immunization in Eastern Zone

With measles cases on the rise around the world, including here in Canada, Eastern Zone Public Health is planning several all-ages measles immunization clinics, and routine early childhood immunization clinics for children under five years old. These vaccines are also available through primary care providers, if you have one, and some pharmacy primary care clinics.

Early Childhood Immunization Clinics offer all routine vaccines to children under age 5. These clinics will also provide the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine for children between 6 months to 12 months old who are travelling.

All Ages Measles Immunization Clinics offer measles-containing vaccines to all people who are due based on the routine vaccine schedule, as well as the following vaccines for eligible travellers:

• 1 dose of MMR vaccine for infants between 6 months and 12 months old
  • Children who receive a measles vaccine for travel between 6 months and 12 months old require two doses of Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (MMRV) vaccine after their first birthday to complete the routine series and be fully protected.
     
• 1 dose of MMR vaccine for adults and adolescents without measles immunity
  • People are considered to have measles immunity if they have had a previous lab-confirmed measles infection, or have been vaccinated with two doses of measles vaccine.

A full list of routine vaccine schedules can be found online at https://novascotia.ca/dhw/cdpc/documents/Routine-Immunization-Schedules-for-Children-Youth-Adults.pdf.

To access your vaccine records, visit www.nshealth.ca/immunizations

To learn more about measles, visit www.nshealth.ca/measles

Work is underway in to provide additional immunization opportunities in other parts of the province. For more information, contact your local Public Health office.

Upcoming Clinics

Please book early as appointments are limited.

Sydney Public Health Office
795 Alexandra St. – Suite 203, Sydney
Call to book an appointment: 902-563-2400

Early Childhood Immunization Clinics (Under 5):

• Thursday, March 14 from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 20 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Friday, March 22 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

All Ages Measles Immunization Clinic:

• Thursday, March 21 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Glace Bay Public Health Office
633 Main St., Glace Bay (Ground Floor)
Call to book an appointment: 902-842-4050

Early Childhood Immunization Clinics (Under 5):

• Wednesday, March 13 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 20 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

All Ages Measles Immunization Clinic:

• Wednesday, March 13 from 9 – 4 p.m.

Antigonish Public Health Office
23 Bay St. – Suite 2N, Antigonish
Call to book an appointment: 902-867-4500 ext. 4800

All Ages Measles Immunization Clinic:

• Wednesday, March 20 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Inverness Public Health Office
Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital
39 James St., Inverness
Call to book an appointment: 902-258-1920

All Ages Measles Immunization Clinic:

• Monday, March 18 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Port Hawkesbury Public Health Office
708A Reeves St. - Unit 4, Port Hawkesbury
Call to book an appointment: 902-625-1693

Early Childhood Immunization Clinics (Under 5):

• Wednesday, March 20 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

All Ages Measles Immunization Clinic:

• Thursday, March 21 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Information for all Public Health clinics:

• Please bring your health card with you, if you have one.
• Immunization clinics are healthcare environments. Masks are required and will be offered upon entry to the clinic.
• Clinics may be cancelled due to inclement weather.