NSHA release:

Public Health supports access to COVID-19 and influenza immunization, as well as COVID-19 testing across the province. To help ensure all Nova Scotians have access to these important services, we will be holding testing and immunization clinics next week.

All upcoming clinics can be found online at www.nshealth.ca/PHMU.

COVID-19 testing clinics provide on-site PCR testing and give out rapid test kits. Unless otherwise noted, drop-ins and booked appointments are welcome. If you’d like to book an appointment, visit www.nshealth.ca/coronavirustesting or call 1-833-797-7772.

Immunization clinics offer COVID-19, influenza, and high-dose flu vaccines for those aged 65 and over, unless otherwise noted. Please see specific details in the listings below. To book an appointment, visit novascotia.ca/vaccination or call 1-833-797-7772.

Learn more about these vaccines and eligibility:
www.nshealth.ca/coronavirusvaccine
novascotia.ca/flu

Upcoming COVID-19 and Influenza Clinics

Central Zone

Ketch Harbour Community Hall (Ages 65+)
964 Ketch Harbour Rd., Duncan’s Cove
Saturday, Oct. 21 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Vaccines offered:
COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 
High-dose influenza (age 65 and over)
Drop in only. Booked appointments not available.
COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre – COVID-19 and Influenza Immunization Clinic
2021 Brunswick St. Suite 209, Halifax
Thursday, Oct. 26 from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Vaccines offered:
COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age six months+)
Influenza Quadrivalent (ages six months – 64 years)
High-dose influenza (age 65+)
Drop in only. Booked appointments not available.
COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Black Point Community Centre – COVID-19 and Influenza Immunization Clinic
8579 St. Margaret’s Bay Rd., Black Point
Friday, Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Vaccines offered:
COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age six months+)
Influenza Quadrivalent (ages six months – 64 years)
High-dose influenza (age 65+)
Booked appointments encouraged; limited drop-in appointments may be available.
COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Eastern Zone

Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre (Ages 65+)
606 Reeves St., Port Hawkesbury
Saturday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Vaccines offered:
COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 
High-dose influenza (age 65 and over)
Drop in only. Booked appointments not available.
COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Big Pond Volunteer Fire Department (Ages 65+)
7193 East Bay Hwy., Big Pond
Sunday, Oct. 22 from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Vaccines offered:
COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 
High-dose influenza (age 65 and over)
Drop in only. Booked appointments not available.
COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Whitney Pier Legion, Branch 128 (All ages)
836 Victoria Rd., Sydney
Thursday, Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Vaccines offered:
COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age six months+)
Influenza Quadrivalent (ages six months – 64 years)
High-dose influenza (age 65+)
Booked appointments encouraged; limited drop-in appointments may be available.
COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Spanish River Community Centre
1842 Kings Rd., Sydney
Friday, Oct. 27 from 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Vaccines offered:
COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age six months+)
Influenza Quadrivalent (ages six months – 64 years)
High-dose influenza (age 65+)
Booked appointments encouraged; limited drop-in appointments may be available.
COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Northern Zone
Royal Canadian Legion (Ages 65+)
130 Veterans Dr., Pictou
Saturday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Vaccines offered:
COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 
High-dose Influenza (age 65 and over)
Drop in only. Booked appointments not available.
COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 60 (Ages 65+)
10778 Durham St., Pugwash
Sunday, Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Vaccines offered:
COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 
High-dose influenza (age 65 and over)
Drop in only. Booked appointments not available.
COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Stewiacke Legion
299 George St., Stewiacke
Thursday, Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Vaccines offered:
COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 (age six months+)
Influenza Quadrivalent (ages six months – 64 years)
High-dose influenza (age 65+)
Booked appointments encouraged; limited drop-in appointments may be available.
COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Western Zone
Emera Centre (Ages 65+)
50 Queens Place Dr., Liverpool
Sunday, Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Vaccines offered:
COVID-19 Moderna XBB.1.5 
High-dose influenza (age 65 and over)
Drop in only. Booked appointments not available.
COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Berwick Fire Department
300 Commercial St., Berwick 
Wednesday, Oct. 25
Booked appointments: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 
Walk ins: 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Offering Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (ages six months and over)

Kentville Recreation Centre
348 Main St., Kentville 
Thursday, Oct. 26
Booked appointments: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 
Walk ins: 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Offering Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (ages six months and over)

Upcoming COVID-19 Testing Clinics
Central Zone
Cobequid Community Health Centre
40 Freer Ln., Lower Sackville
Saturday, Oct. 21 and Sunday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. – 4:20 p.m.
Mobile primary care clinic also on site.

Please note:
Vaccines and testing are free to all who meet eligibility requirements.
Please bring your health card if you have one.
Immunization and testing clinics are health care environments. Masks are required and will be offered upon entry to the clinic.
Please dress accordingly, as you may have to wait in line outside
Clinics may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
COVID-19 rapid test kits will also be available at most immunization clinics.