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
EASTERN ZONE
James McConnell Memorial Library
50 Falmouth St., Sydney
Monday, November 24 from 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Club Des Retraites – Chéticamp
15108 Cabot Tr., Chéticamp
Tuesday, November 25 from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Spanish River Seniors Club
1842 Kings Rd., Sydney
Friday, November 28 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
NORTHERN ZONE
Tatamagouche Fire Hall
202 Main St., Tatamagouche
Tuesday, November 25 from 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Truro Library
754 Prince St., Truro
Friday, November 28 from 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
WESTERN ZONE
Kingston Lions Club
1482 Veterans Ln., Kingston
Monday, November 24 from 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Booked appointments only, no drop-ins:
To book pneumococcal and shingles vaccines, visit novascotia.ca/routinevaccine or call 1-833-797-7772
Chester Legion Branch 44
14 Union St., Chester
Friday, November 28 from 11 a.m. - 5:30 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.