Upcoming Public Health Mobile Unit immunization and testing clinics
Friday, October 31, 2025
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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Adult 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
EASTERN ZONE
Mayflower Mall
800 Grand Lake Rd., Sydney
Saturday, November 1 from 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Port Hood Fire Hall
304 Main St., Port Hood
Sunday, November 2 from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
NORTHERN ZONE
River John Legion
2506 River John Station Rd., River John
Wednesday, November 5 from 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
WESTERN ZONE
Freeport Community Hall
53 Over Cove Rd., Freeport
Wednesday, November 5 from 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Digby Station
7 Birch St., Digby
Thursday, November 6 from 12:30 - 4 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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