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Flu has arrived, get your vaccine now
2017-10-27
The chief public health officer is aware of five lab-confirmed flu cases in Prince Edward Island, which is consistent with the sporadic, early season cases being seen in other provinces.
Islanders are encouraged to get vaccinated early to protect themselves and their loved ones. Flu shots are...
Province acting against opioids
2017-10-27
The provincial government has launched an action plan to prevent overdoses and deaths to Prince Edward Island youth and adults caused by opioids.
Opioid-related overdoses and deaths linked to potent opioids like fentanyl are increasing across much of Canada. The Prince Edward Island Action Plan to...
Flu shots free for all Island residents
2017-10-06
Supporting Island families -
Starting this year, every person living in Prince Edward Island is eligible to receive a free flu shot.
A flu shot is the best defense against getting Influenza, also known as “the flu" which affects the airways and lungs and is easily spread. There is no charge for...
Environmental health affects our personal health, Island’s economy
2017-09-25
Environmental health professionals across the province protect Islanders from disease and injury every day.
The national Environmental Public Health Week (September 25 to 29) recognizes all environmental health officers across Canada who work to ensure everything from the safety of food to the...
PEI Action Plan to Prevent and Mitigate Opioid Overdoses and Deaths
2017-09-11
The purpose of this action plan is to prevent and mitigate unintentional opioid overdoses and deaths among youth and adults in Prince Edward Island in PEI. The scope of the action plan includes the following areas of focus:
Surveillance of opioid overdoses and deaths,
Rapid response protocol to...
Cannabis Legalization and Regulation
2017-08-31
The information in this report informs a Public Health approach to Cannabis Legalization and Regulation in PEI.
PEI Chief Public Health Office Strategic Plan 2016-2018
2017-08-24
The Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) is a division within the government of Prince Edward Island’s Department of Health and Wellness. The CPHO’s strategic plan for 2016-2018 highlights the division’s public health priorities over the next two years as they contribute towards achieving our
common...
Prince Edward Island Infection Prevention and Control Surveillance Data Summary 2016
2017-08-22
This document presents the 2016 summary results of the Provincial Infection Prevention and Control Program's Surveillance Data.