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Cannabis and Your Health
2018-10-18
Cannabis use is a personal choice but should be an informed choice. Know the laws and approach cannabis responsibly.
Visit justthefactspei.ca for the information you need to make the right call on cannabis.
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and Polio (Tdap-IPV)
2018-08-06
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...
Safer Drinking Tips (LRDG)
2018-08-01
Drinking is a personal choice. If you choose to drink moderate your drinking by following these tips:
Set limits for yourself and stick to them.
Drink slowly. Have no more than 2 drinks in any 3 hours.
For every drink of alcohol, have one non-alcoholic drink.
Eat before and while you are...
Shigellosis
2018-06-15
What is shigellosis?
Shigellosis is an infectious disease caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella. The disease itself is commonly referred to as dysentery. People are the only source for Shigella bacteria. Shigella are extremely infectious bacteria, and ingestion of just 10 organisms is...
Infection Prevention and Control Module for Community Care Facilities
2018-01-19
For health care providers in Community Care Facilities
The Infection Prevention and Control learning module is a narrated presentation intended to provide education for health care workers in the community care facility setting in Prince Edward Island. The objective of the...
Food Premises Program
2018-01-15
The primary goal of the Food Premises Program offered by PEI Environmental Health is to prevent cases of food poisoning through consultation, education, and enforcement of regulations. Detailed inspections of all food premises in the province (approximately 1,450 premises) are performed on a...
Is it a cold or the flu?
2018-01-11
Use this table to help determine if you or a family member has a cold or the flu.
Determine if symptoms relate to a cold or the flu
Symptom
Cold
Flu (influenza)
Fever
Rare
Usual, high fever (39°C/102°F to 40°C/104...
Norovirus
2018-01-02
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...
Hepatitis B Vaccine
2018-01-02
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...