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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...
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...
Reporting Notifiable Diseases and Conditions and Communicable Diseases
2016-07-21
What are the Notifiable Diseases and Conditions and Communicable Diseases (NDCCD) Regulations?, The NDCCD Regulations are pursuant to the Prince Edward Island, Public Health Act, and are intended to strengthen surveillance and the public health response to over 70 diseases and conditions including...
What are communicable diseases?
2016-02-25
Communicable diseases are diseases that can be spread from one person to another and cause a large number of people to get sick. They are caused by germs like bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites or toxins. Germs that may cause communicable diseases are spread in a number of ways including: physical...
Meningococcal C Conjugate Vaccine
2015-11-03
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. Each type is identified by a...
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...
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
2015-10-15
What is pertussis (Whooping Cough)?, Pertussis is a respiratory infection in the lungs and throat caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacteria. Pertussis occurs worldwide and in Canada, including in PEI, there may be individual cases or outbreaks of pertussis diagnosed every year. Without treatment...
Rotavirus
2015-10-15
What is rotavirus?, Rotavirus is a common virus that causes a mild to severe diarrhea in humans. Infants and young children in childcare centres and children’s hospitals are most often infected. The virus is also a common cause of diarrhea in the elderly living in long-term care facilities and...
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 identified by a...
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) is a very...