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Shingles vaccine announcement

Health and Wellness
Premier's Office
Nova Scotians aged 65 and older can now book free shingles vaccine appointments, Premier Tim Houston announced today, May 20. The news release about the announcement is at: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/05/20/free-shingles-vaccine-available-month

Premier Tim Houston

Premier Tim Houston announces free shingles vaccines for Nova Scotians age 65 and older. (Province of Nova Scotia)


Premier Tim Houston (left) and Dr. Robert Strang, Chief Medical Officer of Health.

Premier Tim Houston (left) is joined by Dr. Robert Strang, Chief Medical Officer of Health, at the announcement about free shingles vaccines for Nova Scotians age 65 and older. (Province of Nova Scotia)


A Nova Scotian receives a routine vaccine.

A Nova Scotian receives a routine vaccine at a public health mobile unit in Halifax. (Province of Nova Scotia)


Premier Tim Houston.

Premier Tim Houston announces free shingles vaccines for Nova Scotians age 65 and older. (Province of Nova Scotia)


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