In-home vaccines on offer

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is expanding the in-home vaccination program.

Nova Scotians who cannot attend a COVID-19 vaccine clinic in their community due to health and mobility challenges can get their first dose at their home.

As of Tuesday, those eligible can begin to book in-home appointments by calling 211, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday to Friday. In-home doses of the Pfizer vaccine will be given out in July and August.

“We appreciate that not every Nova Scotian is able to go to a community clinic or a pharmacy to get their vaccine,” said Health Minister Zach Churchill. “That is why we’ve made it a priority in our rollout to offer different options and solutions to ensure all Nova Scotians get their vaccine.”

The province tested the in-home program starting May 27. To date, 300 in-home doses have been given.

“Our in-home vaccination team has worked hard and quickly to ensure those who can’t get vaccinated at a community clinic have another option,” said Susan Stevens, senior director of continuing care at Nova Scotia Health. “I have heard how grateful and relieved individuals and their families are to receive their first dose.”

Vaccine appointments can also be made at one of three drive-thru clinics across the province, in Dartmouth, Truro and Wolfville.

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