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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 people who are pregnant and families with 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.

Rougeole, rubéole et oreillons : renseignements sur les maladies et les vaccins *Une nouvelle version en français sera disponible en avril 2024

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La présente brochure explique ce que sont la rougeole, les oreillons et la rubéole, en quoi consiste le vaccin ROR, qui devrait le recevoir et qui ne devrait pas le recevoir, de même que les effets secondaires et les risques possibles liés au vaccin. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Public Health Offices Map

Public Health Offices

Mobile Public Health Units Map

Mobile Public Health Units

Blockhouse Fire Hall - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Saturday, May 4 from 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Drop-in only:

  • COVID-19 Moderna vaccines for people ages 6 months and older.
  • Influenza vaccine 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)

Booked or drop-in:

  • PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu and COVID-19 rapid test pick-up 

Book a testing appointment.

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

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)

Boisdale Volunteer Fire Department - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Tuesday, April 30 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)

 

Bold Centre - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Sunday, April 21 from 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Drop-in only:

  • COVID-19 Moderna vaccines for people ages 6 months and older.
  • Influenza vaccine 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)

Booked or drop-in:

  • PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu and COVID-19 rapid test pick-up 

Book a testing appointment.

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

Wednesday, May 15 from 10:30 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)

Clifford Street Youth Centre - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Thursday, April 25 from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 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)

Club Des Retraites - Chéticamp - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Wednesday, May 1 from 12 - 4:30 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)

 

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)

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)

Harrietsfield Community Centre - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Sunday, May 5 from 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Drop-in only:

  • COVID-19 Moderna vaccines for people ages 6 months and older.
  • Influenza vaccine 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)

Booked or drop-in:

  • PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu and COVID-19 rapid test pick-up 

Book a testing appointment.

Heather's Your Independent Grocer Middleton - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Monday, April 29 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)

 

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)

Knights of Columbus - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Tuesday, April 16 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)

 

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)

Louis Millett Community Complex - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Tuesday, April 16 from 12:30 - 4:30 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)

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)

Mira Centre - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Wednesday, April 17 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)

 

New Beginnings Ministries - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

This is part of a Black Health and Wellness Event at New Beginnings Ministries. Click here for more event details. 

Monday, April 29 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Drop-in only:

  • COVID-19 Moderna vaccines for people ages 6 months and older.
  • Influenza vaccine 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)
  • PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu
  • COVID-19 rapid test pick-up 

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)

Nick's Independent Grocer - COVID-19 Rapid Test Pick-up

Thursday, April 25 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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

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 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 Morien Legion - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Thursday, May 9 from 10:30 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)

Sackville Legion - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Friday, May 10 from 11 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)

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)

Spanish River Community Centre - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Monday, May 13 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)

 

St. Louis Catholic Parish Hall - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Saturday, April 20 from 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Drop-in only:

  • COVID-19 Moderna vaccines for people ages 6 months and older.
  • Influenza vaccine 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)

Booked or drop-in:

  • PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu and COVID-19 rapid test pick-up 

Book a testing appointment.

 

 

Stewiacke Community Centre and Fire Hall - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Saturday, May 18 from 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Drop-in only:

  • COVID-19 Moderna vaccines for people ages 6 months and older.
  • Influenza vaccine 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)

Booked or drop-in:

  • PCR testing for COVID-19 and flu and COVID-19 rapid test pick-up 

Book a testing appointment.

Tantallon Public Library - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Monday, May 13 from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 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)

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.

Wentworth Learning Centre - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Tuesday, May 14 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)

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

Monday, May 13 from 10:30 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)

Zatzman Sportsplex - Measles, COVID-19 and Influenza Clinic

Thursday, May 9 from 11 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)
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