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Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine
2015-10-14
What is Varicella and what are the complications of this disease?
Varicella is a common and highly infectious disease which causes an irritating blister-like rash. The rash or fluid filled lesions break out in stages on all areas of the body including the scalp and mucous membranes of the mouth...
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Hepatitis B, Polio, and Haemophilus Influenzae type b vaccine
2015-10-08
Diphtheria is caused by bacteria that infect the nose and throat. These bacteria release a poison that may cause breathing problems due to the throat closing over as a result of a grayish membrane developing. In addition, heart failure and paralysis may occur. The bacteria that...
Hepatitis A Vaccine
2015-10-08
What is Hepatitis A and what are the complications of having Hepatitis A disease?
Hepatitis A is one of several types of hepatitis virus that attack the liver. It is most commonly spread by contact with the feces of an infected person either directly (person to person, sexual activity,...
Hepatitis B Vaccine
2015-10-08
What is Hepatitis B and what are the complications of having Hepatitis B disease?
Hepatitis B is one of several types of hepatitis virus that attack the liver. It is spread from person to person through contact with infected blood and body fluids in one of the following ways:
through a break in...
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Whooping Cough) vaccine - (Tdap or dTap)
2015-10-05
This vaccine protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) diseases. This vaccine is used as a booster dose to those vaccines received prior to age seven years and it will boost immunity against these diseases. It may also be used as a primary series for those aged seven...
Public Archives 2014 Almanac
2015-09-30
The Public Archives 2014 Almanac and Miscellany Celebrating 1864: A Look at Prince Edward Island in the Year of the Charlottetown Conference was designed to celebrate Prince Edward Island and the historic Charlottetown Conference in 1864. Every month explores a different theme in Island life during...
Public Archives Community History Research Guide
2015-09-30
Our Island communities have fascinating stories to tell of life in Canada's smallest province. The following guide offers some general tips as well as suggestions for sources at the Public Archives and the wider community that may be of interest to your research.
General tips
Allow...
Public Archives Resources for Teachers and Students
2015-09-28
The Public Archives has plenty of material that can be used in school projects and classroom teaching. Some of these resources are highlighted below.
Online exhibits
The online exhibits provide a great introduction to a variety of topics in Island history such as immigration, lighthouses, the...
Primary Literacy Assessment
2015-09-17
The Primary Literacy Assessment (PLA) measures how well students are able to perform specific literacy skills by the end of Grade 3. You can review detailed guidelines and policies in the Primary Literacy Assessment Administration Guide.
What skills are measured in the primary literacy assessment...
Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)
2015-09-17
The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) was started in 2000 by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). PISA is a test given to 15-year-olds every three years. It measures student performance in reading, math, and science, and provides valuable...