Statement on Btk Treatment for Spruce Budworm
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Dr. Robert Strang, Chief Medical Officer of Health. The Province is facing a potential outbreak of the spruce budworm in the Pleasant Bay…
Flu, COVID-19 vaccine appointments now available to book
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians can now book appointments for the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. These safe, effective and free vaccines are recommended for everyone aged six months and older. “Vaccination against…
Access to RSV protection for infants, older Nova Scotians being expanded by N.S.
NOVA SCOTIA: Infants under eight months and adults 75 years and older will soon have access to free protection against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Beginning September 10, Nova Scotians aged…
Public health investigating measles case, found in HRM
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has its first case of measles in 2025, found in Halifax Regional Municipality. The case involves a Nova Scotian who travelled outside Canada. The person had received…
Residents can now book flu, COVID-19 vaccines; requirement change announced for COVID testing
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians can now book appointments for the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health announced on Oct. 10. These safe, effective and free vaccines…
Partnership with healthcare agencies key to getting vaccines into Nova Scotians arms, Dr. Strang says
HALIFAX: The province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health said the partnership between healthcare agencies is vital to getting vaccines in the arms of Nova Scotians. At a press briefing on…
N.S. announces free vaccines to protect against Flu, COVID-19
From a release. (We will have a story on the questions we asked Dr. Strang on Thursday) HALIFAX: For the first time, Nova Scotians aged 65 years and older can…
Flu vaccine now available in N.S., province announces
HALIFAX: Starting Oct. 17, Nova Scotians can book their seasonal influenza vaccine appointment with appointments beginning Saturday, October 22. The influenza vaccine will be available for free to all Nova…
Moderna Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine now available for those 18 and older
HALIFAX: Starting September 21, people aged 18 or older can book a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine. Public Health recommends that Nova Scotians 18 and older who are eligible for their fall…
N.S. announces Bivalent COVID-19 availability; fall vaccine rollout starts
From a release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia will be offering a fall dose of COVID-19 vaccine to people 12 years and older, beginning with people who are most vulnerable. Starting today,…