Overview
Important Immunizations for AdultsShingles (Zostavax™) Shingles Vaccine is recommended for adults 50 years of age and older. Immunized people over 60 years of age, have a 50 percent reduction in the appearance of shingles. Those who are immunized and still develop shingles have less severe symptoms with lower rate of post-herpetic neuralgia (nerve pain). One dose is needed and the cost of this vaccine is $200.00. This immunization is available at KFL&A Public Health once a month by appointment only. To book an appointment, go to
www.kflapublichealth.ca/appointments. For more information on this and other immunizations, call the General Immunization Information Line.
Programs and Services
General Immunization Information Line
KFL&A Public Health staff can answer your questions about immunization, specific vaccine information, immunization records and schedules, adverse reactions to immunization, and more.
Childhood immunizations can also be reported to this line to keep your child’s record up-to-date. Callers should leave the child’s name, date of birth, health card number, the vaccines given, the date given, and a phone number. Doctors
do not automatically send this information to KFL&A Public Health.
Immunization clinics are provided at KFL&A Public Health’s main office at 221 Portsmouth Avenue in Kingston. Appointments are necessary for the Wednesday evening clinic.
There will be no Wednesday evening Family Friendly Immunization Clinics in July. Please visit the Tuesday and Thursday morning Immunization Clinics for any immunization needs. The Wednesday evening clinics will resume beginning August 21, 2013.
As of January 1, 2013, KFL&A Public Health no longer provides TB skin testing clinics.
| Day | Hours of Operation | Clinic Services |
| Tuesday | 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. | - Routine adult, school, and childhood immunization
- Day Nursery immunization and record review
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| Wednesday | 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. | - Routine childhood and school immunization
- Day Nursery immunization and record review
By appointment only, click here
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| Thursday | 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. | - Routine adult, school, and childhood immunization
- Day Nursery immunization and record review
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| Friday | 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. | - Day Nursery immunization and record review
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Immunization clinics are also held throughout the year at KFL&A Public Health’s branch offices in Cloyne, Napanee, and Sharbot Lake by appointment. To book an appointment
click here.
Please check the events calendar for dates and locations.