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HALIFAX: <\/strong>Nova Scotians can now book appointments for the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These safe, effective and free vaccines are recommended for everyone aged six months and older.

\u201cVaccination against COVID-19 and influenza helps protect you, your loved ones and your community and supports a safer, healthier respiratory illness season,\u201d said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia\u2019s Chief Medical Officer of Health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s important for people at increased risk of severe illness to get vaccinated, including older adults and anyone of any age with chronic health conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The care providers who support them should also get vaccinated to help increase the protection for these individuals.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nova Scotians can get the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines from participating family doctors, nurse practitioners, family practice nurses, pharmacies, public health offices and mobile units. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

People have several options for booking an appointment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– online at: https:\/\/novascotia.ca\/vaccination<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– through the YourHealthNS app<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– by calling 1-833-797-7772<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– by calling their primary care provider.

Family booking is available again this year. It allows someone to book up to six people for a single appointment.

If people find their preferred time and location are not available, they are encouraged to check back in a few days, as appointments will be added regularly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

People using the toll-free number in the next few days should also be aware that there may be a wait because of large call volumes.

An enhanced influenza vaccine, which provides better protection for older adults, is available to people aged 65 and older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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People at higher risk can access rapid and PCR COVID-19 tests by booking an appointment online at https:\/\/covidbooking.nshealth.ca<\/a> or by calling 1-833-797-7772.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full details of the testing eligibility criteria and availability are at: https:\/\/www.nshealth.ca\/coronavirustesting<\/a>

Influenza and COVID-19 symptoms can include a sudden high fever, headache, general aches and pains, fatigue and weakness, a runny, stuffy nose, sneezing and sore throat.

Quick Facts:
<\/strong>– the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are updated annually to protect against the latest strains of influenza and COVID-19
– children younger than nine years old who have never had an influenza vaccine should receive two doses four weeks apart
– it is recommended to wait at least three months after having a COVID-19 infection or vaccine before receiving the updated vaccine
– Nova Scotians can access their vaccine records via the YourHealthNS app and online at https:\/\/vaxrecordns.nshealth.ca<\/a>

Additional Resources:
<\/strong>More information on vaccines and bookings for both influenza and COVID-19 is available at: https:\/\/www.nshealth.ca\/seasonal-vaccines<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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