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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...
Community Health and Social Service Professionals certified in The Brain Story
2023-12-08
Community health and social service organizations on PEI are now certified in The Brain Story, an in-depth course about the science of brain development.
A core component of the Brain Story Certification is the link between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), or trauma in childhood and poor...
Medical Student and Medical Resident Registration
2023-12-04
The PEI Recruitment and Retention Secretariat is creating a list of current medical students and medical residents who have an interest in learning more about future career opportunities in Prince Edward Island.
By completing the online form below, medical students and residents will be added to a...
Reporting Notifiable Diseases, Conditions, and Events - It's the Law
2023-11-28
Notifiable diseases and conditions quick reference table
Operational and Care Service Standards for Community Care Facilities (Revised 2016)
2023-11-28
Operational and Care Service Standards for Community Care Facilities (Revised 2016) are standards approved by Department of Health and Wellness and Community Care and Facilities and Nursing Homes Board for PEI community care facilities to meet provincial licensing requirements. The standards...
Operational and Care Service Standards for Private Nursing Homes
2023-11-28
Operational and Care Service Standards for Private Nursing Homes (2018) are standards approved by Department of Health and Wellness and Community Care and Facilities and Nursing Homes Board for PEI private nursing homes to meet provincial licensing requirements. The standards include Management and...
List of $5 Copay Prescription Care Medications
2023-11-14
The $5 copay Prescription Care medications for eligible program participants are:
Cardiovascular Disease
Chlorthalidone
Hydrochlorothiazide
Indapamide
Metolazone
Furosemide
Eplerenone
Spironolactone
Amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide
Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide
Triamterene...