Islanders are encouraged to take part in a new survey on substance use, knowledge and attitudes that will help shape the future of public health in the province. The anonymous survey will be available throughout the month of October and is open to residents aged 16 and older to...
The Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) has been working closely with the organizers of the PEI International Shellfish Festival to investigate an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness associated with attendance at the festival between September 19-22, 2024. Over 550 symptomatic...
Public and private sector health care providers authorized to order a supply of COVID-19 vaccines from the PEI Chief Public Health Office. Any healthcare service administering the COVID-19 vaccine in PEI must comply with the COVID-19 Immunization Policy 2024-2025. What do I need to complete the online form? Provide identification and contact details for your clinic and the individual responsible for the care and control of the COVID-19 vaccine supply issued to you; Acknowledge that you have read and are able to comply with the COVID-19 Immunization Policy 2025-2026, which includes your...
Reporting an issue of suspected food poisoning to Environmental Health may help control a possible food-borne illness outbreak. When two or more people experience the same symptoms of illness from consuming the same food or drink, the event is called a food-borne outbreak...
You must have a provincial licence to operate, construct or maintain any facility used to kill or process animals intended for human consumption. A veterinarian must inspect and approve all carcasses in the licensed facility before the meat can be offered for sale after...
All raw milk produced in Canada must be pasteurized in an approved pasteurizer before it can be sold to consumers. Provincially licensed milk processing facilities in PEI are thoroughly and routinely inspected in accordance with the Public Health Act Milk Processing Regulations...
Islanders are strongly advised to keep current on all vaccinations, particularly parents and caregivers, who should ensure their children are up to date on their vaccines schedule. This is increasingly important due to a rise in pertussis (whooping cough) cases in PEI and across...
A new bursary for internationally educated nurses to cover fees associated with coming to work in Prince Edward Island is aimed at helping to eliminate financial barriers and draw more nurses to the province. The Internationally Educated Nurses Bursary Program will provide up to...