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°F); sudden onset, lasts 3-4 days Headache Rare Usual, can be...
The 2017 Prince Edward Island Children’s Report explores the relationship between the social determinants of health, health equity, healthy behaviours and health outcomes for Island children.
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...
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...
The chief public health officer is aware of five lab-confirmed flu cases in Prince Edward Island, which is consistent with the sporadic, early season cases being seen in other provinces. Islanders are encouraged to get vaccinated early to protect themselves and their loved ones...
The provincial government has launched an action plan to prevent overdoses and deaths to Prince Edward Island youth and adults caused by opioids. Opioid-related overdoses and deaths linked to potent opioids like fentanyl are increasing across much of Canada. The Prince Edward...
Supporting Island families - Starting this year, every person living in Prince Edward Island is eligible to receive a free flu shot. A flu shot is the best defense against getting Influenza, also known as “the flu" which affects the airways and lungs and is easily spread. There...
Environmental health professionals across the province protect Islanders from disease and injury every day. The national Environmental Public Health Week (September 25 to 29) recognizes all environmental health officers across Canada who work to ensure everything from the safety...