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Childhood Immunizations
2023-12-18
The Prince Edward Island Immunization Program provides safe and effective vaccines that protect Islanders against some communicable diseases known as vaccine preventable diseases.
Over the past 50 years the use of vaccines has prevented life threatening disease, disability, certain cancers and...
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Health Care Providers
2023-12-14
Education for Health Care Providers
Canadian Immunization Guide Information on COVID-19 vaccines
NACI Statement Guidance on the use of COVID-19 Vaccines in Fall 2023
Product Monographs:
Moderna SpikevaxTM XBB.1.5 COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine
Moderna SpikevaxTM Bivalent (...
Adult Immunizations
2023-12-12
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...
COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests (self-test kits)
2023-12-11
Rapid antigen tests are a valuable tool that can be used to assess and monitor for COVID-19 infection. Self-test kits use a shallow swab to collect samples from the throat and nose and can provide results in as little as 15 minutes.
If you have tested positive on a rapid antigen test, it...
Information for people who have tested positive for COVID-19
2023-10-31
I’m positive for COVID-19. What should I do next?
Stay home when ill.
Staying home when you are sick lowers the chance of spreading COVID-19 and other illness to others. You should stay home until:
your symptoms have been improving for at least 24 hours (or 48 hours if you had nausea,...
COVID-19 Testing in PEI
2023-10-31
Be prepared. Pick up a rapid antigen test (self-test kit) free of charge at any of the following locations:
all Access PEI locations
all provincial public library locations
all Provincial Visitor Information and Destination Centres (check website for dates/hours of operation...
Sexually Transmitted and Bloodborne Pathogens Infection Rates in PEI
2023-10-30
The Chief Public Health Office is mandated by the Public Health Act and the Notifiable Diseases and Conditions and Communicable Diseases Regulations to control certain communicable diseases in PEI. The Communicable Disease Program contributes to this mandate through policy development, disease...
COVID-19 Vaccines for Children
2023-10-06
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) takes vaccine safety and the health and well-being of all Canadians very seriously. NACI thoroughly reviews clinical trial data and scientific evidence for COVID-19 vaccines before deciding whether to recommend vaccination for specific...
COVID-19 - Information about the Vaccines
2023-10-06
Vaccines in PEI
Prince Edward Island will have a supply of the updated COVID-19 vaccines based on the Omicron XBB.1.5 variant. The new formulations are a better match for the types of strains currently in circulation.
Moderna SpikevaxTM XBB.1.5 vaccine (approved for 6 months of age and older)...
Universal Influenza Program Frequently Asked Questions From Immunizers
2023-10-05
The Universal Influenza Vaccine Program provides annual influenza vaccine free to all individuals living in Prince Edward Island.
What vaccine is publicly available for this influenza season?
The following influenza vaccines are available for the Universal Influenza Program for the 2023-2024...