Upcoming Black Health and Wellness Immunization Clinics in Eastern, Northern and Western Zones

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

Culturally specific Black Health and Wellness Immunization Clinics enable Black and African Nova Scotians to ask questions and receive vaccinations in a place that feels familiar and respectful. Although these clinics are culturally specific, all are welcome to attend.

Over the next week, the following Black Health and Wellness Immunization Clinics will be held:

Eltuek Art Centre
170 George St., Sydney
Saturday, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Gibson Woods & District Community Centre
485 Gibson Woods Rd., Gibson Woods
Sunday, Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Four Fathers Memorial Library
21 Acadia St., Amherst
Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 12 - 5 p.m.

Clinics will offer the following free services for Black and African Nova Scotians:

• COVID-19 & Influenza Vaccines (6 months +)
• Shingles & Pneumococcal Vaccines (65+)
• Adult RSV Vaccine (75+)
• COVID-19 & Influenza Tests
• Healthcare Navigation

Interpretation services will be available. 

For these clinics, you can drop in or book an appointment for COVID-19, Influenza and adult RSV vaccines and COVID-19 and influenza tests. Pneumococcal and Shingles vaccines are drop-in only.

• Book by phone: 1-833-797-7772
• Book COVID-19, Influenza and RSV vaccines online: novascotia.ca/vaccination
• Book COVID-19 and Influenza tests online: covidbooking.nshealth.ca 

Learn more about seasonal vaccines and eligibility: www.nshealth.ca/seasonalvaccines  

Find all upcoming Black Health and Wellness Immunization Clinics at www.nshealth.ca/Black-Public-Health. More clinics will be added as they are scheduled.

Please note:

• Vaccines are offered to people aged 6 months and older who are eligible.
• Vaccines and testing are free and available to all who meet eligibility requirements.
• Please bring your health card if you have one.
• Clinics may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
• Public Health Mobile Unit clinics have 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. You can learn more about Mobile Primary Care Clinics here. 

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