Black Health and Wellness Immunization Clinics in Central Zone

NSHA release:

Culturally specific Black Health and Wellness Immunization Clinics enable Black and African Nova Scotians to ask questions and receive vaccinations in a place that feels familiar and respectful. Although these clinics are culturally specific, all are welcome to attend.

This weekend, the following Black Health and Wellness Immunization Clinics will be held:

Emmanuel Baptist Church (EBC)
633 Pockwock Rd, Hammonds Plains

Saturday, Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Halifax North Memorial Public Library
2285 Gottingen St., Halifax

Saturday, Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Clinics will offer the following free services for Black and African Nova Scotians:

  • COVID-19 & Influenza Vaccines (6 months +)
  • Shingles & Pneumococcal Vaccines (65+)
  • Adult RSV Vaccine (75+)
  • COVID-19 & Influenza Tests
  • Healthcare Navigation

Interpretation services will be available.

For these clinics, you can drop in or book an appointment for COVID-19, Influenza and adult RSV vaccines and COVID-19 and influenza tests. Pneumococcal and Shingles vaccines are drop-in only.

Learn more about seasonal vaccines and eligibility: www.nshealth.ca/seasonalvaccines 

More information about Black health and wellness, including the benefits of immunization, can be found at www.nshealth.ca/Black-Public-Health. 

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. 
  • 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. There will not be a doctor, physician assistant or nurse practitioner at these clinics. You can learn more about Mobile Primary Care Clinics here. 

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