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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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 adult 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
NORTHERN ZONE
Trenton Rink Annex
75 Park Rd., Trenton
Monday, November 10 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Stewiacke Legion – Booked appointments only
299 George St., Stewiacke
Friday, November 14 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
*Pneumococcal and shingles vaccines not available.
WESTERN ZONE
Riverport Community Centre
79 Lower Lahave Rd., Riverport
Friday, November 14 from 11:45 a.m. - 4:45 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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