Week 5 - February 1 to 7, 2026 The surveillance period for the 2025-26 PEI Respiratory Illness Summary runs from August 24, 2025 (epidemiological week 35-2025) to August 29, 2026 (epidemiological week 34-2026). Surveillance weeks correspond to the Public Health Agency of Canada...
Opioids are a group of drugs that include prescription pain medications as well as illegal drugs. When used exactly as prescribed, they can help people manage pain safely. But when opioids are misused—by taking too much, taking them differently than directed, or using someone...
Race and Ethnicity Data Collection Project About the Project Why This Project Matters? Community Engagement What’s Happening? How to Join Community Information Sessions Online Survey Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Where can I find more information? About the Project The Prince...
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...
Opioids are drugs that include prescribed pain relievers but also illegal drugs. Patients can benefit from opioids that are prescribed and used properly. When opioids are misused, they can lead to overdose and can be deadly. Highly toxic opioids like fentanyl may be put in...
What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is any evidence-informed intervention that helps reduce the risk of harms associated with a behaviour without requiring abstinence from that behaviour. Examples include naloxone kits (substance use), condoms (sexual health), seatbelts...
PEI Respiratory Illness Annual Summary 2024-25 Season 2023-24 Season Historical PEI COVID-19 Summary 2022 PEI Annual COVID-19 Summary Historical PEI influenza season summaries: 2022-23 Season 2021-22 Season 2020-21 Season - No Lab-confirmed cases in PEI 2019-20 Season 2018-19...