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

March 24, 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 select 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:

Glace Bay Public Health Office
633 Main St., Glace Bay (Ground Floor)
Thursday, March 27 from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Drop in or call to book an appointment: 902-842-4050
Appointments not available between 12-1 p.m.

Post Hawkesbury Public Health Office
708A Reeves St. - Unit 4, Port Hawkesbury
Thursday, March 27 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.

Sydney Public Health Office
795 Alexandra St. – Suite 203, Sydney
Thursday, March 27 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.

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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