Eastern Zone Public Health offering summer vaccine clinics for older adults

Thursday, June 26, 2025

This summer, Public Health is offering enhanced access to free, routine vaccines for older adults across Eastern Zone. Clinics will offer the following vaccines to those aged 65+ who are eligible:

• Shingles
• Pneumococcal
• Tetanus, Diphtheria (Td)
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Whooping Cough) (Tdap)

Clinics are drop-in only, no appointment needed.

All clinics are listed online at www.nshealth.ca/Public-Health-Immunization-Clinics, and more will be added as they are scheduled. Check back frequently for new clinics in your community.

UPCOMING CLINICS 

Holy Family Parish Hall
899 Main St., Sydney Mines
Wednesday, July 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mira Centre
4037 Gabarus Hwy., Marion Bridge
Friday, July 4 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Hall
3236 Plummer Ave. New Waterford
Tuesday, July 8 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Albert Bridge Fire Hall
4330 Louisbourg Hwy., Albert Bridge
Wednesday, July 9 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Louisdale Lions Hall
3128 Whiteside Rd., Louisdale
Thursday, July 10 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

North Sydney Fireman's Club
14 Pierce St., North Sydney
Monday, July 14 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Reserve Mines fire Hall
196 Main St., Reserve Mines
Tuesday, July 15 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Steelworkers Hall
30 Inglis St., Sydney
Wednesday, July 16 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Glace Bay Fire Hall
87 Reserve St, Glace Bay
Thursday, July 17 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Baddeck Legion 
37 Ross St., Baddeck
Tuesday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Spanish River Community Centre
1842 Kings Rd., Sydney River
Wednesday, July 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Port Hood Parish Hall
260 Main St., Port Hood
Thursday, July 24, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Additional Resources: 

• Contact your local Public Health office: www.nshealth.ca/public-health

• Learn more about free, routine vaccines: www.nshealth.ca/immunizations

• Find more Public Health clinics in your area:

  • www.nshealth.ca/PHMU

  • www.nshealth.ca/public-health-immunization-clinics

• Call to find clinics near you: 1-833-797-7772

• Check your immunization records by downloading the YourHealthNS app or visiting https://vaxrecordns.nshealth.ca

• View a full list of routine vaccine schedules to see if you are eligible for a vaccine: https://novascotia.ca/dhw/cdpc/documents/Routine-Immunization-Schedules-for-Children-Youth-Adults.pdf

Information for all Public Health clinics:

• Please bring your health card with you, if you have one.
• Clinics may be cancelled due to inclement weather.

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