SERHA offers free vaccines at Old Harbour Health Centre this Saturday

The Old Harbour event, running from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., is one of several vaccination activities scheduled across Kingston and St. Andrew, St. Catherine, and St. Thomas from April 20 to May 9, 2026, under the theme ‘Your Decision Makes a Difference, Immunization for All.’

Residents visiting the Old Harbour Health Centre can receive vaccines including Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DPT), Diphtheria and Tetanus (DT), Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV), Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV), Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), Prevnar 13, and Pneumovax. In addition, free blood pressure, blood sugar, and Body Mass Index (BMI) checks will be available.

SERHA’s Vaccination Week campaign aligns with the Pan American Health Organization’s (PAHO) disease elimination initiative, which aims to accelerate the elimination of more than 30 communicable diseases and related conditions by 2030, 11 of which are vaccine-preventable.

Other scheduled activities include:

• April 20 to May 2, 2026 (Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.): Glen Vincent Health Centre, Kingston 5 (walk-ins and appointments)
• April 27 to May 9, 2026 (Daily): Comprehensive Health Centre, 55 Slipe Pen Road, Kingston 5
• April 27 to May 1, 2026: Across health centres in St. Thomas
• April 28, 2026: Serge Island, St. Thomas (for staff)
• April 29, 2026: St. Thomas Infirmary
• April 30, 2026: Morant Bay Health Centre (for healthcare workers, funeral home staff, and the general public)

SERHA is encouraging members of the public to bring their vaccination cards. Workplace vaccinations, school and daycare immunisations, and services for the elderly and shut-ins are also being offered.

For more information, persons can contact their nearest health centre, call Glen Vincent Health Centre at (876) 545-5025 or Comprehensive Health Centre at (876) 317-9747, or follow SERHA on social media — Instagram, Facebook, and X @theserhajm and TikTok @theserhajm1.