Public Health Mobile Unit to offer routine vaccine clinic for adults in Western Zone

Thursday, September 14, 2023 - 09:04AM

Public Health Mobile Unit is holding clinics to offer the Td and Tdap vaccines (Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis) in Western Zone. These are routine vaccines, and they are publicly funded (free) in Nova Scotia. People age 18 and over are invited to drop in and be immunized – no appointment required.

Kentville Recreation Centre
348 Main St., Kentville
Friday, September 15 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Emera Centre
50 Queens Place Dr., Liverpool
Monday, September 18 from 1 - 5:30 p.m.

Liverpool Curling Club
108 Gorham St., Liverpool
Tuesday, September 19 from 1 - 5:30 p.m.

Our Health Centre
3769 NS Trunk 3, Chester
Wednesday, September 20 from 1 - 5:30 p.m.

Adults in Nova Scotia are eligible to receive these vaccines on the following schedule:

  • Td (Tetanus, diphtheria) - One dose every 10 years
  • Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) - If not previously given in adulthood, one dose 10 years after receiving a tetanus containing vaccine. Regardless of age, Tdap should be received with every pregnancy.

Please bring your health card if you have one, however it is not required. Please also bring your vaccine records if you have them.

Public Health strongly recommends Nova Scotians receive all routine immunizations. Publicly funded vaccines can be accessed through your primary care provider, Public Health and participating pharmacies. Eligibility and timelines vary. For more details, visit www.nshealth.ca/immunizations.

Please note, this clinic will only be offering Td and Tdap vaccines. No other vaccines will be available on this date.