Public Health supporting MMR, MMRV and Tdap vaccination in Eastern Zone

March 18, 2025

Eastern Zone Public Health continues to offer enhanced access to free, routine vaccines for those who are eligible. The following vaccines are available at Public Health offices across the zone:

• Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (MMRV)

• Measles, Mumps Rubella (MMR)

• Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)

More details about these and other routine vaccine clinics in Eastern Zone can be found at www.nshealth.ca/public-health-immunization-clinics. You can also call your local Public Health office, details at www.nshealth.ca/public-health.  

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

Upcoming Clinics:

Sydney Public Health Office
795 Alexandra St. – Suite 203, Sydney
Tuesday, March 18 from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. 
Drop in or call to book an appointment: 902-563-2400
Appointments not available between 12-1 p.m.

Post Hawkesbury Public Health Office
708A Reeves St. - Unit 4, Port Hawkesbury
Thursday, March 20 from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Drop in or call to book an appointment: 902-625-1693
Appointments not available between 12-1 p.m.

New Waterford Public Health Office
New Waterford Consolidated Hospital
716 King St., New Waterford
Thursday, March 20 from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Drop in or call to book an appointment: 902-862-2204
Appointments not available between 12-1 p.m.

North Sydney Public Health Office
Northside General Hospital
520 Purves St., North Sydney
Wednesday, March 19 from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Drop in or call to book an appointment: 902-794-2009
Appointments not available between 12-1 p.m.

Inverness Public Health Office
Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital
39 James St., Inverness
Wednesday, March 19 from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Drop in or call to book an appointment: 902-258-1920
Appointments not available between 12-1 p.m.

Additional Resources: 

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

• 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.

• Find Public Health Mobile Units in your area: www.nshealth.ca/PHMU

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

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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