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Public Health Mobile Unit

Public Health Mobile Unit (PHMU) brings important health services to communities across the province. There are two streams of PHMU clinics, those offering COVID-19 testing and those offering COVID-19 and influenza immunization, alongside our partners on the Public Health outreach immunization team. Learn more about these services and find scheduled clinics.

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PHMU COVID-19 testing clinics provide PCR testing, give out rapid test kits, and help people find answers to their questions about COVID-19. People are welcome to drop in to PHMU clinics with or without an appointment. You can book an appointment online, or call 1-833-797-7772.

Please complete the Report and Support form if you are booking a PCR test, waiting for your PCR results or have a positive rapid test. You can also complete the form by calling 1-833-797-7772.

COVID-19 and Influenza Immunization Clinics offer COVID-19, standard and high-dose influenza vaccines. Appointments may be booked, drop-in only, or a combination of both. Please see specific clinic details for more information. 

Learn more about these vaccines and eligibility: 

Please note:

  • Vaccines and testing are free and available to all ages that meet eligibility requirements. 
  • Please bring your health card with you, if you have one. 
  • You may have to wait in line outside; please dress accordingly. 
  • Clinics may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Immunization and testing clinics are healthcare environments. 
  • Masks are required and will be offered upon entry to the clinic. 
  • Public Health Mobile Unit offers COVID-19 and influenza support only. You can learn more about Mobile Primary Care Clinics here

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Public Health Mobile Units Map

Public Health Mobile Units

Amherst Public Health Office - Infant COVID-19 and Influenza Immunization Clinic (Under 5 years)

Wednesday, December 20 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Available Doses:

  • COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age 6 months and over)
  • Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months and over)

Call to book an appointment (required): 
Phone: 902-667-3319 
Toll Free: 1-800-767-3319

COVID-19 rapid tests available.

Antigonish Lions Club - COVID-19 and Influenza Immunization Clinic

Saturday, December 2 from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Offering the following vaccines:

  • COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age 6 months+)
  • Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months - 64 years)
  • High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)

Drop-in only. Booked appointments not available.

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Bold Centre - COVID-19 and Influenza Immunization Clinic

Sunday, December 17 from 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Offering the following vaccines:

  • COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age 6 months+)
  • Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months - 64 years)
  • High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)

Drop-in only. Booked appointments not available.

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Chedabucto Lifestyle Complex - COVID-19 and Influenza Immunization Clinic

Sunday, December 3 from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Offering the following vaccines:

  • COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age 6 months+)
  • Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months - 64 years)
  • High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)

Drop-in only. Booked appointments not available.

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Club Des Retraites-Cheticamp - COVID-19 and Influenza Immunization Clinic

Friday, December 8 from 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Offering the following vaccines:

  • COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age 6 months+)
  • Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months - 64 years)
  • High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)

Booked appointments encouraged; limited drop-in appointments may be available.

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Economy Recreation Centre - COVID-19 and Influenza Immunization Clinic

Friday, December 8 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Offering the following vaccines:

  • COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age 6 months+)
  • Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months - 64 years)
  • High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)

Booked appointments encouraged; limited drop-in appointments may be available.

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Glace Bay Fire Hall - COVID-19 and Influenza Immunization Clinic

Thursday, December 7 from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Offering the following vaccines:

  • COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age 6 months+)
  • Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months - 64 years)
  • High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)

Booked appointments encouraged; limited drop-in appointments may be available.

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Harrietsfield Community Centre - COVID-19 and Influenza Immunization Clinic

Sunday, December 17 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Offering the following vaccines:

  • COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age 6 months+)
  • Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months - 64 years)
  • High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)

Drop-in only. Booked appointments not available.

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Lismore Community Centre - COVID-19 and Influenza Immunization Clinic

Tuesday, December 12 from 12:30 - 5 p.m.

Offering the following vaccines:

  • COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age 6 months+)
  • Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months - 64 years)
  • High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)

Booked appointments encouraged; limited drop-in appointments may be available.

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Margaree Fireman’s Club - COVID-19 and Influenza Immunization Clinic

Saturday, December 2 from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Offering the following vaccines:

  • COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age 6 months+)
  • Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months - 64 years)
  • High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)

Drop-in only. Booked appointments not available.

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

New Glasgow Public Health Office - Infant COVID-19 and Influenza Immunization Clinic (Under 5 years)

Thursday, December 7 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Available Doses:

  • COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age 6 months and over)
  • Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months and over)

Book an appointment (required):
novascotia.ca/vaccination | 902-752-5151 

COVID-19 rapid tests available.

New Minas Fire Department - COVID-19 Immunization Clinic

Thursday, December 7

Booked Appointments: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 
Walk ins: 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Offering:

  • Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (ages 6 months and over)
  • Influenza vaccines (ages 6 months and over)

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

New Ross Royal Canadian Legion - COVID-19 and Influenza Immunization Clinic

Wednesday, December 13

Booked Appointments: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
Walk ins: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Offering:

  • Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (ages 6 months and over)
  • Influenza vaccines (ages 6 months and over)

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

NSCC Centre of Geographic Sciences (Gymnasium) - COVID-19 Immunization Clinic

Wednesday, December 6

Booked Appointments: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 
Walk ins: 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Offering:

  • Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (ages 6 months and over)
  • Influenza vaccines (ages 6 months and over)

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

St. Margaret's Bay Legion Branch 116 - COVID-19 and Influenza Immunization Clinic

Saturday, December 2 from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Offering the following vaccines:

  • COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age 6 months+)
  • Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months - 64 years)
  • High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)

Drop-in only. Booked appointments not available.

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Tatamagouche Fire Department - COVID-19 and Influenza Immunization Clinic

Thursday, December 14 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Offering the following vaccines:

  • COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age 6 months+)
  • Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months - 64 years)
  • High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)

Drop-in only. Booked appointments not available.

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

The Peg - COVID-19 and Influenza Immunization Clinic

Across from Masstown Market

Sunday, December 3 from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Offering the following vaccines:

  • COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age 6 months+)
  • Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months - 64 years)
  • High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)

Drop-in only. Booked appointments not available.

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Truro Library - COVID-19 and Influenza Immunization Clinic

Monday, December 11 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Available Doses:

  • COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (6 months+)
  • Influenza Quadrivalent (6 months - 64 years)
  • High-Dose Influenza (65+)

Drop in only. No booked appointments. 
COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Wallace Community Centre - COVID-19 and Influenza Immunization Clinic

Wednesday, December 13 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Offering the following vaccines:

  • COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age 6 months+)
  • Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months - 64 years)
  • High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)

Drop-in only. Booked appointments not available.

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

YMCA - COVID-19 and Influenza Immunization Clinic

Monday, December 18 from 12 - 4 p.m.

Offering the following vaccines:

  • COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age 6 months+)
  • Influenza Quadrivalent (ages 6 months - 64 years)
  • High-Dose Influenza (age 65+)

Drop-in only. Booked appointments not available.

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

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