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Influenza Vaccine Orders

PEI will receive influenza vaccine supply in September and October. Immunizers in physician office/clinics, PHN, and Long Term / Community Care Facilities can submit 2025-2026 influenza vaccine orders to the Chief Public Health Office using the online form below. What do I need to provide with my order? With your initial request, you must acknowledge you have read and are able to comply with the Annual Influenza Policy which includes your commitment to report each influenza vaccine administered in accordance with the Public Health Act Immunization Regulations. How do I report vaccine...

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Universal Influenza Program Frequently Asked Questions From Immunizers

Share this page: Feedback 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...

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Take Home Naloxone Program

Naloxone Basics What is naloxone? In PEI, opioid-related overdoses are on the rise. Naloxone is a fast-acting medication used to temporarily reverse an opioid overdose until medical help arrives. Naloxone can restore breathing within 2 to 3 minutes. Call 911 even if naloxone is...

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Wildlife tapeworm presence in PEI

Islanders are being informed that a small tapeworm mainly found in foxes and coyotes, called Echinococcus multilocularis, has been detected in Prince Edward Island at levels higher than previously reported. Research conducted by the Atlantic Veterinary College between 2020 and...

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The Marion L. Reid grant in action: Investing in PEI’s next generation

When Renee Gardiner graduated from l’Université de Moncton in 2025, she already knew where she wanted to go next. Now working as a registered nurse in maternity and pediatrics at Prince County Hospital in Summerside, she’s exactly where she hoped to be: making a difference in her...

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A kidney for two: The Olivers’ gift of living organ donation

For Lori Oliver, donating a kidney to her husband wasn’t just about saving his life, it was about making sure they could continue enjoying the life they’d built together. “People always say I gave Darren such a huge gift by donating my kidney to him,” Lori said. “But what they...

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Government and Island EMS sign new agreement

A new Emergency Health Services Agreement with Island EMS focuses on improving and modernizing service delivery, transparency and accountability for emergency health services on Prince Edward Island. The agreement covers ground ambulance services, inter-facility transfers...

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