Shot appointments open for COVID-19, influenza in Nova Scotia

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Shot appointments open for COVID-19, influenza in Nova Scotia – CBC

by tmnationtalk on October 11, 2024124 Views

Nova Scotia Health is also changing COVID-19 testing requirements

Oct 10, 2024

Appointments to get vaccinated for influenza and COVID-19 are now available in Nova Scotia.

People can get vaccinated by booking online, calling 1-833-797-7772 or using the YourHealthNS app. People can also get the shots from family doctors, nurse practitioners and mobile clinics.

Nova Scotia Health recommended everyone aged six months and older get vaccinated to prevent the spread of these respiratory viruses.

Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, said the first appointments will be on Oct. 12 for influenza and Oct. 18 for COVID-19.

“We are starting to see some cases of influenza and [respiratory syncytial virus] RSV, so those viruses are starting to emerge in Nova Scotia,” he said, noting this is not uncommon, with the typical surges in those viruses happening in December and into January and February.

Unlike other years, patients do not have the option of what brand of COVID-19 vaccine they get. People over 65 will have access to an enhanced influenza vaccine.