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Influenza season arrives in PEI
2020-09-30
The influenza vaccine for this year’s flu shots has arrived in Prince Edward Island and Islanders are encouraged to get their flu shot to protect themselves and their loved ones.
“In our efforts to minimize the impact of the flu in Prince Edward Island, we are proud to provide free flu shots...
Province supports new Ronald McDonald House
2020-09-29
The Ronald McDonald House in Halifax is a home away from home for children and their loved ones who visit the IWK Health Centre for treatment.
The Province of Prince Edward Island is pleased to share that they will be contributing $1.25 million to the construction of a new Ronald McDonald House in...
One new positive COVID-19 case in PEI, new alert system launched
2020-09-29
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed one new positive case of COVID-19, and announced the launch of a new COVID-19 alert system for the province.
The individual is a man in his 20s. He is an Island worker (non-health care industry) who recently...
Childhood Immunization Rates - 2018/19
2020-09-28
Childhood Immunization Coverage in PEI at Grade 1 entry, Grade 6, and Grade 9 for the 2018/2019 school year.
PEI welcomes new rheumatologist
2020-09-24
Prince Edward Island is honoring September as Arthritis Awareness Month and celebrating with the addition of a new rheumatologist.
Dr. Stephen Morais began caring for Island patients earlier this month at his Charlottetown office.
“Dr. Morais is highly skilled and qualified and he will be a...
Influenza Immunization Report Form (email)
2020-09-23
The 2020-2021 report form for recording and reporting immunizations by email to the Chief Public Health Office. Immunizers are encouraged to report electronically, if possible. Contact the Chief Public Health Office at (902) 368-4996 if you have questions about your reporting requirements.
One new positive COVID-19 case in PEI
2020-09-23
Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has confirmed one new positive case of COVID-19 in province.
The individual is a woman in her 20s, who travelled internationally to Prince Edward Island for work that is non-health care related. She has been in self-...
Environmental Health Professionals recognized
2020-09-22
Every day environmental health professionals are working across Prince Edward Island to proactively protect the health and safety of Islanders from disease and injury.
Environmental Health Officers are being recognized all over Canada as part of Environmental Public Health Week, September 21 to...
Chief Public Health Office looks ahead to ‘new normal’ for PEI
2020-09-22
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, says continuing to follow public health measures is key as we continue to manage COVID-19 and look ahead to the ‘new normal.’
Islanders are reminded that they should only travel outside of the Atlantic Bubble for essential reasons. Dr. Morrison...
Going Forward in PEI: The New Normal plan
2020-09-19
Building on the Renew PEI Together plan for a phased approach to relaxing public health restrictions, PEI is looking toward a new way of living with COVID-19.