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COVID-19 Spring Booster Dose available
2024-03-18
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, reminds Islanders that a COVID-19 booster dose is currently available in PEI. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) released updated guidance on an additional booster COVID-19 dose for Spring 2024.
The COVID-19 booster dose may...
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...
Live Well PEI accepting applications for Wellness Grant Program
2023-10-13
Live Well PEI is now accepting applications for funding for new projects and initiatives that can reduce barriers, increase supports, and enhance resources to make healthy living an easier choice for all Island residents.
The Live Well PEI Wellness Grant Program provides the opportunity for...
Islanders encouraged to get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses this fall
2023-10-05
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, strongly recommends individuals in PEI to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others from respiratory illnesses this fall.
Respiratory viruses such as influenza typically increase in the fall and winter months and COVID-19 continues to...
Bloom of blue-green algae found in Black Pond
2023-07-10
The Chief Public Health Office is warning Islanders of the presence of a blue–green algae bloom in Black Pond, Souris, Prince Edward Island. Blue-green algae may form scum on the surface of freshwater ponds or lakes and can cause skin rashes and irritation of the eyes of swimmers.
Humans who...
Free meningitis vaccine available to post-secondary students living in residence
2023-04-21
The eligibility of the Meningococcal B (Men-B) vaccine program for the prevention of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is expanding to include more higher risk individuals.
Beginning April 2023, the Men-B vaccine (two doses) will be available to students attending a post-secondary school and...
Additional COVID-19 booster dose guidance for individuals at high risk of severe illness
2023-03-16
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, encourages individuals in PEI who are at high risk of severe illness to receive an additional COVID-19 booster dose to book an appointment if it has been 6 months since their last dose (and 3 months since a COVID-19 infection).
On March 3, 2023,...
Islanders encouraged to receive bivalent COVID-19 booster dose
2023-01-25
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, encourages individuals in PEI who have not received a bivalent booster dose to book an appointment if it has been 6 months since their last dose (and 3 months since a COVID-19 infection).
On January 20th 2023, the National Advisory Committee on...
Islanders can contact their local pharmacist for Paxlovid™ prescription
2023-01-12
Islanders testing positive for COVID-19 now have another option to access Paxlovid™. Community pharmacists across Prince Edward Island can prescribe Paxlovid™ to adults eligible to receive the COVID-19 antiviral treatment, providing more convenient and timely access to care closer to home. ...
COVID-19 wastewater surveillance expanded to include Alberton, Souris and Montague
2022-12-20
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, reports that wastewater collection for COVID-19 (SARS-Co V-2) testing has expanded surveillance to include Alberton, Souris and Montague. Wastewater sample collection began in Alberton on November 2nd and included Montague and Souris on November...