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Working in PEI's Health Care System
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-and-wellness/working-peis-health-care-system
2015-10-22
Here in Prince Edward Island, you will find work that is challenging and where you are making a real difference for families and communities. Our health care system is recognized for its integrated community-based approach to health care and its province-wide health information system.
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SPECIALIST - licensure for International Medical Graduates
2015-10-22
Pathway for licensure for International Medical Graduates - Specialists
Norovirus
2015-10-15
What is norovirus?
Norovirus is a very common virus that causes diarrhea and vomiting in humans. Noroviruses are named after the original Norwalk virus and Norwalk-like viruses. The viruses are very small and often difficult to detect. Noroviruses are commonly responsible for outbreaks in places...
Meningococcal Group A, C, Y and W-135 Conjugate Vaccine
2015-10-14
What is meningococcal disease and what are the complications of this disease?
Invasive meningococcal disease is caused by a bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis (N. meningitidis). There are many different groups or types of this bacteria that can cause disease and each type is...
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (German Measles) Vaccine (MMR)
2015-10-14
What are measles, mumps and rubella, and what are the complications of these diseases?
These three diseases are caused by viruses. Measles, mumps and rubella are spread by contact with nose and throat secretions such as by coughing and sneezing.
Measles (red measles or rubeola)...
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (German Measles) and Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine (MMRV)
2015-10-14
What are Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella and what are the complications of these diseases?
These four diseases are caused by viruses. Measles, mumps and rubella are spread by contact with nose and throat secretions such as by coughing and sneezing. Varicella can be spread this way or by...
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...