Public Health Mobile Unit

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Public Health Mobile Unit (PHMU) provides Public Health services in communities across the province. The program is made up of healthcare vans and people working together with community to support Public Health programs and services. 

Our people include Public Health Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Secretaries, Drivers, Health Promoters, Health Support Aides and leaders who collaborate and deliver community clinics, work with partners and connect Nova Scotians with health and social services. Learn more about our past work and planning on Engage4Health.

The following services are offered at all clinics for those who are eligible:

• COVID-19 vaccine (6 months+)
• Pneumococcal vaccine (65+)
• Shingles vaccine (65+)
• Adult RSV vaccine (75+)
• Varicella (Chickenpox) (check eligibility)
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) (check eligibility)
• MMR, Varicella (MMRV) (check eligibility)
• Tetanus, Diphtheria (Td) (check eligibility)
• Td, Pertussis (Whooping Cough) (Tdap) (check eligibility)
• COVID-19 and influenza tests (check eligibility)
• Free Naloxone Kits

Unless otherwise noted, clinics offer booked appointments and drop-ins for COVID-19, pneumococcal and shingles vaccines, and COVID-19 and influenza tests. All other vaccines are drop-in only. 

• Book by phone: 811
• Book COVID-19 vaccines online: novascotia.ca/vaccination
• Book pneumococcal and shingles vaccines online: novascotia.ca/routinevaccine
• Book COVID-19 and Influenza tests online here.

If you would like to contact PHMU directly, please email phmobileunit@nshealth.ca.

New clinics will be added to this site as they are booked. Check back frequently for updates. 

More helpful links:

• Learn more about seasonal vaccines and eligibility
• Black Health and Wellness Immunization Clinics
• Public Health immunization clinics
• Call your local Public Health office

Please note:

• Vaccines and testing are free and available to all ages that meet publicly funded eligibility requirements.
• Limited COVID-19 rapid tests may be available for those eligible for testing.
• Please bring your health card with you, if you have one.
• You may have to wait in line outside; please dress accordingly.
• Clinics may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
• Public Health Mobile Unit clinics has masks available. If you have symptoms, you are required to put on a mask when entering the clinic and for your appointment/visit.
• Public Health Mobile Unit does not provide primary healthcare. There will not be a doctor, physician assistant or nurse practitioner at these clinics. You can learn more about Mobile Primary Care Clinics here.