Public Health supporting measles vaccination in Port Hawkesbury

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Eastern Zone Public Health is offering enhanced access to measles vaccination for those who are eligible. Next week, they will be offering the following clinic in Port Hawkesbury:

Port Hawkesbury Public Health Office
708A Reeves St., Unit 4, Port Hawkesbury
Tuesday, May 20 from 2 – 6:30 p.m.
Call to book an appointment: 902-625-1693

First and second doses of the following vaccines will be offered:

• Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (MMRV)

• Measles, Mumps Rubella (MMR)

More details about this and other vaccine clinics across the province can be found at www.nshealth.ca/public-health-immunization-clinics. Public Health Mobile Unit is also supporting measles vaccination across the province; find out more at www.nshealth.ca/PHMU.

Routine vaccines are also available for free through primary care providers and participating pharmacies. 

Additional Resources: 

• Contact your local Public Health office: www.nshealth.ca/public-health

• Learn more about free, routine vaccines: www.nshealth.ca/immunizations

• Learn more about measles vaccination: www.nshealth.ca/measles

• Call 1-833-797-7772 to find clinics in your area

• Check your immunization records by downloading the YourHealthNS app or visiting https://vaxrecordns.nshealth.ca

• View a full list of routine vaccine schedules to see if you are eligible for a vaccine: https://novascotia.ca/dhw/cdpc/documents/Routine-Immunization-Schedules-for-Children-Youth-Adults.pdf

Information for all Public Health clinics:

• Please bring your health card with you, if you have one.
• Clinics may be cancelled due to inclement weather.

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