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PEI recognizes National Non-smoking Week
2024-01-23
National Non-smoking Week, January 21 – 27, is a time to raise public awareness of the health effects of smoking and the support available for Islanders who want to quit.
The province has launched a campaign called “What’s your Why?” The campaign recognizes Island residents who have successfully...
Pneumococcal Vaccine Orders
2023-12-21
The Pneumococcal vaccine is available from the Provincial Pharmacy throughout the year. Please use the online form below to order vaccines as necessary (maximum ten per order).
All immunizers are required to collect data on each vaccine recipient and report to the Chief Public Health Office in...
Childhood Immunizations
2023-12-18
The Prince Edward Island Immunization Program provides safe and effective vaccines that protect Islanders against some communicable diseases known as vaccine preventable diseases.
Over the past 50 years the use of vaccines has prevented life threatening disease, disability, certain cancers and...
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Health Care Providers
2023-12-14
Education for Health Care Providers
Canadian Immunization Guide Information on COVID-19 vaccines
NACI Statement Guidance on the use of COVID-19 Vaccines in Fall 2023
Product Monographs:
Moderna SpikevaxTM XBB.1.5 COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine
Moderna SpikevaxTM Bivalent (...
Adults Immunization Schedule (for use by Health Care Providers)
2023-12-13
Why do adults need immunization?
Adults may need immunizations for a number of reasons including:
to provide a booster against waning immunity, e.g. tetanus;
to protect against diseases more common in adults, e.g. herpes zoster;
to protect those who may be too young or too vulnerable to be...
Adult Immunizations
2023-12-12
Immunizations are not just for children. All adults need to be vaccinated to stay healthy. Find out what vaccines you need by taking the PEI Adult Immunization Self-Assessment Tool.
Adult Vaccine Schedules
Adults, 18 to 64 years of age
Adults, 65 years of age and older
Adults at high risk due...
COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests (self-test kits)
2023-12-11
Rapid antigen tests are a valuable tool that can be used to assess and monitor for COVID-19 infection. Self-test kits use a shallow swab to collect samples from the throat and nose and can provide results in as little as 15 minutes.
If you have tested positive on a rapid antigen test, it...
Report Health Concerns with a Rental Property
2023-12-11
For any health-related concern in a long-term rental property, first contact your landlord or the rental property owner. If your concern is not addressed in a reasonable period of time you may request an environmental health inspection using the online form below...
Reporting Notifiable Diseases, Conditions, and Events - It's the Law
2023-11-28
Notifiable diseases and conditions quick reference table
Information for people who have tested positive for COVID-19
2023-10-31
I’m positive for COVID-19. What should I do next?
Stay home when ill.
Staying home when you are sick lowers the chance of spreading COVID-19 and other illness to others. You should stay home until:
your symptoms have been improving for at least 24 hours (or 48 hours if you had nausea,...