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Childhood Immunization Rates in PEI - 2015/2016
This report describes PEI’s Childhood Immunization Program (children under 18 years of age) and presents children’s immunization rates at three critical points in time: by two years; prior to Grade 1 entry; and school-based immunization.
PEI Action Plan to Prevent and Mitigate Opioid Overdoses and Deaths
The purpose of this action plan is to prevent and mitigate unintentional opioid overdoses and deaths among youth and adults in Prince Edward Island in PEI. The scope of the action plan includes the following areas of focus:
Team PEI’s Canada Games flag bearer announced
Logan MacDougall will carry the Prince Edward Island flag during the 2017 Canada Summer Games opening ceremony this week. MacDougall will participate in baseball during week one and indoor volleyball for week two of the July 28 to August 13 games in Winnipeg – visit Canada Games...
PEI Chief Public Health Office Strategic Plan 2016-2018
The Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) is a division within the government of Prince Edward Island’s Department of Health and Wellness.
Out-of-Province Travel Declaration Form
PEI Pharmacare clients travelling outside of the province may be allowed to obtain up to 180 days of their eligible medication prior to leaving the province. If your medication is eligible, complete this form prior to leaving the province and take it to your pharmacy, so they can...
Cannabis Legalization and Regulation
The information in this report informs a Public Health approach to Cannabis Legalization and Regulation in PEI.
Flu has arrived, get your vaccine now
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...
Caring for Our Seniors
Seniors are a valued and important subset of the population in Prince Edward Island (PEI). Furthermore, seniors are the fastest growing segment of the populations in the Province. The Department of Health and Wellness commissioned Health HR Group and Hollander Analytical Services...