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Public Health

Public Health promotes and protects the health of all communities in Nova Scotia. We do this by providing services and resources that promote health and allow people to be part of creating healthy communities.

Our work is supported by three core programs:

Early Years

Supporting families who are expecting, or who have infants or young children. 

Pregnancy Support | Parenting Support

Health Protection

Providing immunization services and support, and preventing the spread of infectious diseases in Nova Scotia

Immunizations | Infectious Diseases

Healthy Communities

Promoting health and identifying needs and opportunities within communities to support health and wellness.

Public Health in the Community

Clinics, Programs, and Services

Patient Education Resources

Brosse à dents et fil dentaire

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Le brossage des dents permet de prévenir les caries. Dans cette brochure, vous trouverez des renseignements sur le moment où vous devriez vous brosser les dents et utiliser le fil dentaire, des conseils généraux sur le brossage des dents et l'utilisation du fil dentaire, et des conseils pour aider les enfants à se brosser les dents et à utiliser le fil dentaire. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Le tabagisme et la santé de la bouche

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La cause la plus fréquente du cancer de la bouche est le tabagisme. Dans cette brochure, vous trouverez des renseignements sur les nombreuses façons dont le cancer de la bouche peut se développer, ainsi que ses symptômes. Si vous souhaitez cesser de fumer, vous y trouverez également des coordonnées pour des groupes de soutien dans votre région. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Public Health Offices Map

Public Health Offices

Mobile Public Health Units Map

Mobile Public Health Units

Berwick Townhall (Gymnasium) - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Monday, April 15 from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

COVID-19 and influenza vaccine appointments: 

Booked Appointments: 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Drop-ins: 1 – 1:30 p.m.

  • Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (ages 6 months and over)
  • Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines (ages 12 and over)
  • Influenza Vaccines (ages 6 months and over)

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Measles vaccine appointments:

Drop in only (full clinic) for those who are eligible:

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Amherst Public Health Office - Measles and COVID-19 Immunization

Wednesday, April 17 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Offering the following vaccines:

COVID-19 Moderna vaccines for young children (ages 6 months to 5 years)

Measles-containing vaccines for all who are eligible (ages 6 months and older)

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Call to book an appointment (Required): 902-667-3319 or 1-800-767-3319

Annapolis Royal Volunteer Fire Department - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Tuesday, April 2 from 12 - 5 p.m.

Booked or drop-in:

  • COVID-19 Moderna & influenza vaccines (ages 6 months +)
  • PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu and COVID-19 rapid test pick-up 

Book an appointment: Vaccines | Testing

Limited drop-in appointments may be available.

Drop in only:

Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

 

Argyle Municipal Building - Measles and COVID-19 Immunization

Wednesday, May 8 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

COVID-19 vaccine appointments: 

Booked Appointments: 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-ins: 2:30 – 3 p.m.

  • Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (ages 6 months and over)
  • Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines (ages 12 and over)

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Measles vaccine appointments:

Drop in only (full clinic) for those who are eligible:

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Bass River Fire Hall - Measles and COVID-19 Immunization

Monday, April 8 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Offering:

  • COVID-19 Moderna vaccines for people ages 6 months and older.
  • Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:
    • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
    • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Drop-in only, no booked appointments.

Beaver Bank Kinsac Community Centre - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Monday, April 1 from 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Booked or drop-in:

  • COVID-19 Moderna & influenza vaccines (ages 6 months +)
  • PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu and COVID-19 rapid test pick-up 

Book an appointment: Vaccines | Testing

Limited drop-in appointments may be available.

Drop in only:

Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

 

Big Bras d'Or Fire Hall - Testing & Immunization Clinic

Monday, April 1 from 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Offering:

  • COVID-19 Moderna & influenza vaccines (ages 6 months +)
  • PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu and COVID-19 rapid test pick-up 

Book an appointment: Vaccines | Testing

Limited drop-in appointments may be available.

 

Big Pond Volunteer Fire Department - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Wednesday, April 3 from 12 - 5 p.m.

Booked or drop-in:

  • COVID-19 Moderna & influenza vaccines (ages 6 months +)
  • PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu and COVID-19 rapid test pick-up 

Book an appointment: Vaccines | Testing

Limited drop-in appointments may be available.

Drop in only:

Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Canning Multiplex - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Thursday, April 11 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

COVID-19 and influenza vaccine appointments: 

Booked Appointments: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-ins: 2:30 – 3 p.m.

  • Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (ages 6 months and over)
  • Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines (ages 12 and over)
  • Influenza Vaccines (ages 6 months and over)

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Measles vaccine appointments:

Drop in only (full clinic) for those who are eligible:

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Chocolate Lake Recreation Centre - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Wednesday, April 3 from 12 - 5:30 p.m.

Booked or drop-in:

  • COVID-19 Moderna & influenza vaccines (ages 6 months +)
  • PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu and COVID-19 rapid test pick-up 

Book an appointment: Vaccines | Testing

Limited drop-in appointments may be available.

Drop in only:

Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

 

Digby Royal Canadian Legion - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Monday, April 8 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

COVID-19 and influenza vaccine appointments: 

Booked Appointments: 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Drop-ins: 1:30 – 2 p.m.

  • Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (ages 6 months and over)
  • Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines (ages 12 and over)
  • Influenza Vaccines (ages 6 months and over)

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Measles vaccine appointments:

Drop in only (full clinic) for those who are eligible:

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Douglas Street Recreation Centre - COVID-19 Rapid Test Pick-up

Wednesday, April 3 from 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Drop in to pick up COVID-19 rapid tests. Booked appointments, COVID-19 and influenza PCR tests not available.

East Hants Family Resource Centre (Room 104) - Measles and COVID-19 Immunization

Wednesday, April 24 from 12 - 3 p.m.

Offering:

  • COVID-19 Moderna vaccines for people ages 6 months and older.
  • Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:
    • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
    • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Drop-in only, no booked appointments.

Eastern Kings Memorial Community Health Centre

Wednesday, May 1 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

COVID-19 vaccine appointments: 

Booked Appointments: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Drop-ins: 4 - 5 p.m.

  • Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (ages 6 months and over)
  • Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines (ages 12 and over)

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Measles vaccine appointments:

Drop in only (full clinic) for those who are eligible:

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Economy Recreation Centre - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Monday, April 1 from 12:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Booked or drop-in:

  • COVID-19 Moderna & influenza vaccines (ages 6 months +)
  • PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu and COVID-19 rapid test pick-up 

Book an appointment: Vaccines | Testing

Limited drop-in appointments may be available.

Drop in only:

Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Glace Bay Fire Hall - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Tuesday, April 2 from 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Booked or drop-in:

  • COVID-19 Moderna & influenza vaccines (ages 6 months +)
  • PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu and COVID-19 rapid test pick-up 

Book an appointment: Vaccines | Testing

Limited drop-in appointments may be available.

Drop in only:

Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Grandona Legion - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Saturday, April 6 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Offering:

  • COVID-19 Moderna & influenza vaccines for people ages 6 months and older.
  • COVID-19 and influenza PCR tests and COVID-19 rapid tests to take home.
  • Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:
    • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
    • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Drop-in only, no booked appointments.

Hantsport Baptist Church - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Monday, April 22 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

COVID-19 and influenza vaccine appointments: 

Booked Appointments: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-ins: 2:30 – 3 p.m.

  • Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (ages 6 months and over)
  • Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines (ages 12 and over)
  • Influenza Vaccines (ages 6 months and over)

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Measles vaccine appointments:

Drop in only (full clinic) for those who are eligible:

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Kentville Recreation Centre - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Thursday, April 25 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

COVID-19 and influenza vaccine appointments: 

Booked Appointments: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-ins: 2:30 – 3 p.m.

  • Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (ages 6 months and over)
  • Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines (ages 12 and over)
  • Influenza Vaccines (ages 6 months and over)

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Measles vaccine appointments:

Drop in only (full clinic) for those who are eligible:

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Kingston Fire Department - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Thursday, April 4 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

COVID-19 and influenza vaccine appointments: 

Booked Appointments: 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-ins: 2:30 – 3 p.m.

  • Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (ages 6 months and over)
  • Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines (ages 12 and over)
  • Influenza Vaccines (ages 6 months and over)

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Measles vaccine appointments:

Drop in only (full clinic) for those who are eligible:

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Liverpool Curing Club - Measles and COVID-19 Immunization

Monday, May 6 from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

COVID-19 vaccine appointments: 

Booked Appointments: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Drop-ins: 2 – 2:30 p.m.

  • Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (ages 6 months and over)
  • Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines (ages 12 and over)

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Measles vaccine appointments:

Drop in only (full clinic) for those who are eligible:

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Mahone Bay Centre - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Monday, April 29 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

COVID-19 and influenza vaccine appointments: 

Booked Appointments: 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-ins: 2:30 – 3 p.m.

  • Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (ages 6 months and over)
  • Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines (ages 12 and over)
  • Influenza Vaccines (ages 6 months and over)

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Measles vaccine appointments:

Drop in only (full clinic) for those who are eligible:

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

New Glasgow Public Health Office - Measles and COVID-19 Immunization

Thursday, April 11 from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Offering the following vaccines:

COVID-19 Moderna vaccines for young children (ages 6 months to 5 years)

Measles-containing vaccines for all who are eligible (ages 6 months and older)

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Call to book an appointment (Required): 902-752-5151

New Minas Fire Department - Measles and COVID-19 Immunization

Thursday, May 9 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

COVID-19 vaccine appointments: 

Booked Appointments: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Drop-ins: 4:30 – 5 p.m.

  • Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (ages 6 months and over)
  • Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines (ages 12 and over)

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Measles vaccine appointments:

Drop in only (full clinic) for those who are eligible:

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

New Ross Royal Canadian Legion - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Wednesday, April 17 from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

COVID-19 and influenza vaccine appointments: 

Booked Appointments: 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Drop-ins: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

  • Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (ages 6 months and over)
  • Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines (ages 12 and over)
  • Influenza Vaccines (ages 6 months and over)

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Measles vaccine appointments:

Drop in only (full clinic) for those who are eligible:

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

NSCC Annapolis Valley Campus - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

NSCC Annapolis Valley Campus - Room 201

Wednesday, April 24 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

COVID-19 and influenza vaccine appointments: 

Booked Appointments: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-ins: 2:30 – 3 p.m.

  • Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (ages 6 months and over)
  • Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines (ages 12 and over)
  • Influenza Vaccines (ages 6 months and over)

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Measles vaccine appointments:

Drop in only (full clinic) for those who are eligible:

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

NSCC Bridgewater Lunenburg Campus (Gymnasium) - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Wednesday, April 10 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

COVID-19 and influenza vaccine appointments: 

Booked Appointments: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-ins: 2:30 – 3 p.m.

  • Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (ages 6 months and over)
  • Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines (ages 12 and over)
  • Influenza Vaccines (ages 6 months and over)

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Measles vaccine appointments:

Drop in only (full clinic) for those who are eligible:

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

NSCC Truro - Measles and COVID-19 Immunization

Learning Lounge - Forrester Hall

Monday, April 22 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Offering:

  • COVID-19 Moderna vaccines for people ages 6 months and older.
  • Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:
    • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
    • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Drop-in only, no booked appointments.

Our Health Centre - Measles and COVID-19 Immunization

Friday, May 10 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

COVID-19 vaccine appointments: 

Booked Appointments: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-ins: 2:30 – 3 p.m.

  • Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (ages 6 months and over)
  • Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines (ages 12 and over)

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Measles vaccine appointments:

Drop in only (full clinic) for those who are eligible:

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Port Williams Community Centre - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Wednesday, April 3 from 12 - 5 p.m.

Booked or drop-in:

  • COVID-19 Moderna & influenza vaccines (ages 6 months +)
  • PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu and COVID-19 rapid test pick-up 

Book an appointment: Vaccines | Testing

Limited drop-in appointments may be available.

Drop in only:

Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

 

River John Legion - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Tuesday, April 2 from 12:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Booked or drop-in:

  • COVID-19 Moderna & influenza vaccines (ages 6 months +)
  • PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu and COVID-19 rapid test pick-up 

Book an appointment: Vaccines | Testing

Limited drop-in appointments may be available.

Drop in only:

Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

 

Scotia Square - COVID-19 Rapid Test Pick-up

Tuesday, April 2 from 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Drop in to pick up COVID-19 rapid tests. Booked appointments, COVID-19 and influenza PCR tests not available.

Shelburne Community Centre (Fire Hall) - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Thursday, April 18 from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

COVID-19 and influenza vaccine appointments: 

Booked Appointments: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Drop-ins: 2 – 2:30 p.m.

  • Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (ages 6 months and over)
  • Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines (ages 12 and over)
  • Influenza Vaccines (ages 6 months and over)

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Measles vaccine appointments:

Drop in only (full clinic) for those who are eligible:

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Tatamagouche Fire Hall - Measles and COVID-19 Immunization

Monday, April 29 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Offering:

  • COVID-19 Moderna vaccines for people ages 6 months and older.
  • Measles-containing vaccines for those who are eligible:
    • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
    • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Drop-in only, no booked appointments.

Truro Public Health Office (Wing B) - Measles and COVID-19 Immunization

Colchester East Hants Health Centre

Thursday, April 4 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Offering the following vaccines:

COVID-19 Moderna vaccines for young children (ages 6 months to 5 years)

Measles-containing vaccines for all who are eligible (ages 6 months and older)

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)

Call to book an appointment (Required): 902-893-5820

Wolfville Lion’s Club - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Wednesday, April 3 from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

COVID-19 and influenza vaccine appointments: 

Booked Appointments: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Drop-ins: 3 – 3:30 p.m.

  • Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (ages 6 months and over)
  • Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines (ages 12 and over)
  • Influenza Vaccines (ages 6 months and over)

COVID-19 rapid test kits available.

Measles vaccine appointments:

Drop in only (full clinic) for those who are eligible:

  • MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • MMRV - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)
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