Upcoming Public Health Mobile Unit immunization and testing clinics
The Public Health Mobile Unit (PHMU) supports access to immunization and testing in Nova Scotia. To help ensure local access to these important services, PHMU will be holding clinics in communities across the province over the next week. All upcoming clinics can be found online at www.nshealth.ca/PHMU.
Public Health Mobile Unit clinics will offer the following services for those who are eligible:
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COVID-19 vaccine (6 months+)
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Standard Influenza vaccine (6 months+)
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Seniors’ Influenza vaccine (65+)
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RSV vaccine (75+)
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Pneumococcal vaccine (65+)
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Shingles vaccine (65+)
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COVID-19 and Influenza tests (eligibility varies, see www.nshealth.ca/coronavirustesting)
Unless otherwise noted, booked appointments and limited drop-ins are available for COVID-19, Influenza and RSV vaccines and COVID-19 and influenza tests. Pneumococcal and Shingles vaccines are drop-in only.
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Book by phone: 1-833-797-7772
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Book COVID-19, Influenza and RSV vaccines online: novascotia.ca/vaccination
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Book COVID-19 and Influenza tests online: covidbooking.nshealth.ca
Learn more about seasonal vaccines and eligibility: www.nshealth.ca/seasonalvaccines
Infant RSV vaccines are not available at Public Health Mobile Units.
Upcoming Clinics
CENTRAL ZONE
Sackville Legion
45 Sackville Cross Rd., Lower Sackville
Monday, October 27 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
EASTERN ZONE
Mira Centre
4037 Gabarus Hwy., Marion Bridge
Monday, October 27 from 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
NORTHERN ZON
Parrsboro Lions Club
210 King St., Parrsboro
Monday, October 27 from 12 - 5 p.m.
Maitland Fire Hall & Community Centre
8802 Hwy. 215, Maitland
Tuesday, October 28 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
WESTERN ZONE
New Ross Legion
64 Forties Rd., New Ross
Tuesday, October 28 from 11:15 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
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.
- Please dress accordingly as you may have to wait in line outside.
- 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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