PSA: Nova Scotia Health Vaccine Outreach Clinics offering drop-in vaccines in all zones
Next week Nova Scotia Health’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach clinics will be offering drop-in vaccines in Central, Eastern, Northern and Western zones to help support vaccine accessibility.
Please note: If you are 12 years and older and have completed your primary series and received a booster on or after September 19, 2022, you are not eligible for another dose at this time.
Children aged 5 to 11 who have completed their primary series and have already received a booster dose do not need to receive another at this time.
If this does not apply to you, or you have not yet completed your primary series, you are encouraged to book your next dose when eligible. Vaccine Outreach Clinics may offer the following vaccines. See listings for details.
• Pfizer Bivalent Vaccine - 12+
• Pfizer - Primary Series - 12+
• Pfizer – Primary Series and Booster – 5 - 11
• Pfizer Infant - Primary Series – 6 months - 4 years
The intervals between doses vary based on age and personal risk factors. Visit nshealth.ca/coronavirusvaccine for the most up-to-date vaccine schedule.
COVID-19 vaccine clinics for various brackets (all ages - 6 months+, 5+, 5 to 11, 12+) are listed chronologically under each zone below. Vaccine outreach for ages 6 months to 4 years will be added as this service becomes available.
CENTRAL ZONE
Keshen Goodman Public Library (ages 5+)
330 Lacewood Dr., Halifax
Monday, March 20 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Offering eligible doses by age range
Flu vaccine will also be available
Drop-in or book an appointment online
Fisherman’s Cove Heritage Centre (ages 5+)
4 Government Wharf Rd., Eastern Passage
Tuesday, March 21 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Offering eligible doses by age range
Flu vaccine will also be available
Drop-in or book an appointment online
Sheet Harbour Legion (ages 5+)
23566 Highway #7, Sheet Harbour
Thursday, March 23 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Offering eligible doses by age range
Flu vaccine will also be available
Drop-in or book an appointment online
Head of Chezzetcook Fire Hall (ages 12+)
5543 NS Trunk 7, Head of Chezzetcook
Friday, March 24 from 1 - 6 p.m.
Pfizer Bivalent vaccine available
Drop-in only
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination
Lake Echo Recreation Centre (ages 5+)
3168 A, Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Lake Echo
Friday, March 24 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Offering eligible doses by age range
Flu vaccine will also be available
Drop-in or book an appointment online
EASTERN ZONE
Sydney Public Health Office (ages 5+)
795 Alexandra St., 2nd Floor, Sydney
Monday, March 20 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Offering Pfizer Bivalent to those who are eligible
Call for Appointment: 902-563-2400
(If you require transportation assistance, please make that known when you call.)
Fortress Seniors Centre (ages 12+)
11 Mitchell St., Louisbourg
Monday, March 20 from 1 - 6 p.m.
Pfizer Bivalent vaccine available
Drop-in only
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination
Chedabucto Lifestyle Complex (ages 12+)
60 Green St., Guysborough
Tuesday, March 21 from 1 - 5 p.m.
Pfizer Bivalent vaccine available
Drop-in only
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination
Savoy Theatre (ages 12+)
116 Commercial St., Glace Bay
Wednesday, March 22 from 10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Pfizer Bivalent vaccine available
Drop-in only
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination
St. Francis Xavier University (ages 5+)
(MacKay Lounge) 3rd Floor Bloomfield Centre
5555 Union Pl., Antigonish
Thursday, March 23 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Pfizer Primary Series and Pfizer Bivalent available
Drop-in only
NORTHERN ZONE
Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus (ages 5+)
Student Learning Commons (entrance off the parking lot)
MacRae Library, 135 College Rd., Bible Hill
Tuesday, March 21 from 2-6 p.m.
Offering eligible doses by age range
Flu vaccine will also be available
Pugwash Fire Hall (ages 5+)
11057 Highway 6, Pugwash
Wednesday, March 22 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Offering eligible doses by age range
Flu vaccine will also be available
River John Legion (ages 12+)
2506 River John Station Rd., River John
Thursday, March 23 from 1 -6 p.m.
Pfizer Bivalent vaccine available
Drop-in only
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination
Stewiacke Community Centre (ages 5+)
111 Highway 2, Stewiacke
Thursday, March 23 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Offering eligible doses by age range
Flu vaccine will also be available
WESTERN ZONE
Bridgetown Fire Hall (ages 12+)
31 Bay Rd., Bridgetown
Monday, March 20 from 1 - 6 p.m.
Pfizer Bivalent vaccine available
Drop-in only
Offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination
New Minas Fire Department (ages 6 months+)
6 Jones Rd., New Minas
Tuesday, March 21 from 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Offering eligible doses by age range
Booked Appts 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Walk Ins 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Acadia University (Fountain Commons) (ages 6 months+)
26 Crowell Dr., Wolfville
Wednesday, March 22 from 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Offering eligible doses by age range
Booked Appts 2:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Walk Ins 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Bridgetown Fire Department (ages 6 months+)
31 Bay Rd., Bridgetown
Thursday, March 23 from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Offering eligible doses by age range
Booked Appts 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Walk Ins 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
If you are attending an “all ages” clinic (6 months+), please note that children 6 months - 11 will be moved to a separate line (different dose), which you can expect to move quickly.
Find full details on upcoming clinics at: https://www.nshealth.ca/drop-in-vaccine-clinics. Please check back frequently for additional clinics, cancellations and time changes.
Transportation to and from vaccine appointments can be organized through Rural Rides for $5 return. Visit https://ruralrides.ca/ to find the nearest provider. Transportation must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
All eligible Nova Scotians are encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible.
If you prefer to book a vaccine appointment in advance, please visit https://novascotia.flow.canimmunize.ca/en/9874123-19-7418965. You can also book an appointment by calling 1-833-797-7772.Up-to-date information around COVID-19 cases and resources can be found www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus
Please note, vaccine outreach clinics are healthcare environments, and therefore masking is required for the safety of staff and visitors.
