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Adults Immunization Schedule (for use by Health Care Providers)
2017-10-06
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
2017-09-18
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...
Childhood Immunization Rates in PEI - 2015/2016
2017-07-28
This report describes PEI’s Childhood Immunization Program (children under 18 years of age) and presents children’s immunization rates at three critical points in time: by two years; prior to Grade 1 entry; and school-based immunization.
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and Polio (Tdap-IPV)
2017-06-14
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 which causes diphtheria...