Public Health supporting measles vaccination in Western Zone

May 8, 2025

Western Zone Public Health is offering enhanced access to measles vaccination for those who are eligible. The following vaccines are available at the clinics below: 

• Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (MMRV)

• Measles, Mumps Rubella (MMR)

More details about these 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. 

Upcoming Clinics:

Yarmouth Regional Hospital (Ruth and Irving Pink Room)
60 Vancouver St., Yarmouth
Thursday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Offering MMR/MMRV vaccines to eligible people aged 6 months and older
Call 902-742-7141 to book an appointment

Bridgewater Public Health Office
Friday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
215 Dominion St., Suite 200, Bridgewater
Offering MMR/MMRV vaccines to eligible people aged 6 months and older
Call 902-543-0850 to book an appointment

Western Kings Memorial Health Centre (Public Health Office)
121 Orchard St., Berwick 
Wednesday, May 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Offering MMR/MMRV vaccines to eligible people aged 5 years and older
Call 902-742-7141 to book an appointment

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.
• 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.

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