An update to Prince Edward Island’s easy-to-use vaccination verification app – PEI Vax Pass Verifier – now allows Island businesses and organizations using the app to scan government-issued proofs of vaccination QR codes from all Canadian provinces and territories. Previously...
The Government of Prince Edward Island has approved new personal services regulations that will standardize health and safety requirements for hair, nail, esthetic, and tattoo businesses starting February 1, 2026. While many personal service operators currently follow voluntary...
The primary goal of the Personal Service Program offered by PEI Environmental Health is to prevent infections associated with personal service establishments through consultation, education, and enforcement of regulations. Inspections of all personal service establishments are...
You must register with Environmental Health to operate a personal service establishment in PEI. A personal service is a business in which a person provides a personal service to or on the body of another person. Examples include, but not limited to, body piercing, hair services, manicure, massage, pedicure, tattooing, teeth whitening (excluding dental), waxing, etc. Your personal service establishment registration must be renewed every three years. Note - the registration link will open February 1, 2026 Alternatively, you can print a registration form and mail it with a cheque to Environmental...
Environmental health professionals work across Prince Edward Island each day to protect the health and safety of Islanders from disease and injury. Environmental Health Officers across Canada are being recognized as part of Environmental Public Health Week from September 20 to 24...
Every day environmental health professionals are working across Prince Edward Island to proactively protect the health and safety of Islanders from disease and injury. Environmental Health Officers are being recognized all over Canada as part of Environmental Public Health Week...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced extensions to closures for Island schools, daycares, non-essential government services and non-essential businesses due to COVID-19. All schools across Prince Edward Island will remain closed for in-person classes...
The Pneumococcal vaccine is available from the Provincial Pharmacy throughout the year. Please use the online form below to order vaccines as necessary (maximum ten per order). All immunizers are required to collect data on each vaccine recipient and report to the Chief Public Health Office in accordance with the Public Health Act Immunization Regulations. Immunizers are encouraged to report vaccine administrations electronically where feasible. Contact the Chief Public Health Office at 902-368-4996 if you have questions about fulfilling your reporting requirements. How long will it take to...