NS Health offering drop-in vaccine appointments next week

Clinics in the Central, Northern and Eastern zones of Nova Scotia will be available for drop-ins.

CITYnews halifax \ Tyler Dunne

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The Nova Scotia Health’s vaccine outreach clinics will offer drop-ins for vaccine appointments next week. 

NS Health says those who go to the clinics can receive their first, second and additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Information for those in the central zone:

Tantallon Public Library (Pfizer – anyone age 5+)

3646 Hammonds Plains Rd., Upper Tantallon

Monday, Aug. 22 from 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Sackville Public Library (Pfizer – anyone age 5+)

636 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville

Tuesday, Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Family Resource Centre of West Hants (Pfizer – anyone age 5+)

61 Morison Dr., Windsor

Wednesday, Aug. 24 from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Alderney Gate Public Library (Pfizer – anyone age 5+)

60 Alderney Dr., Dartmouth

Friday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Those looking to go to the clinics can find full details at: https://www.nshealth.ca/drop-in-vaccine-clinics.

NS Health is asking people to check back frequently for additional clinics, cancellations and time changes.

NS Health says those who need a lift can organize transportation to and from vaccine appointments through Rural Rides for a $5 return. Visit https://ruralrides.ca/ to find the nearest provider. Those who need a ride must book at least 24 hours in advance.

All eligible Nova Scotians are encouraged to vaccinate 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