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Infection Prevention and Control Module for Community Care Facilities
For health care providers in Community Care Facilities The Infection Prevention and Control learning module is a narrated presentation intended to provide education for health care workers in the community care facility setting in Prince Edward Island. The objective of the...
New tools help Islanders get immunized
Getting vaccinated at any age provides the best, longest-lasting protection against vaccine-preventable diseases. PEI's childhood immunization rates have been consistently among the highest in Canada, but rates for adults are well below national targets. The province’s Chief...
Is it a cold or the flu?
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...
Prince Edward Island Children's Report 2017
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.
Norovirus
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...