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PEI Guidelines for the Management and Control of Pertussis
This guideline provides information for Healthcare providers on the management of pertussis.
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Personal Service Program
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...
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Modified Red Restricted Measures for Prince Edward Island; five new cases announced
Premier Dennis King and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison have announced new modified red level restricted measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 as the case count continues to rise in the province. Effective midnight tonight, for a three-day period, ending at...
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At Home Caregiver Benefit
The At Home Caregiver Benefit recognizes the important role of primary caregivers and provides financial support to people living at home with ongoing care needs and who are at high likelihood of admission to a long-term care home. A primary caregiver may be a family member...
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Guidance for Management of a Gastrointestinal Outbreak at a Long-Term Care/Community Care Facility
This reference document is intended to provide information and guidance to facilities that are experiencing an increased number of gastrointestinal (GI) infections where the infectious agent may or may not have been identified.
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CPHO encourages parents and guardians of children age 5 to 11 to have them vaccinated against COVID-19
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, is encouraging parents and guardians of children ages 5 to 11 years to book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. “It is concerning the uptake among 5 to 11 year old children has slowed considerably. I urge parents and guardians of...
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Register for a Food Safety Course
Food premises operators in PEI can register online for food safety training. An Environmental Health Officer will present current information on food hygiene, preparing food safely and preventing food poisoning. The one-day workshop will be offered at various dates and locations throughout PEI. The food safety course is offered in English only. A copy of the participant guide booklet is available in Arabic, Chinese, Korean, French, or Punjabi. Am I required to take this training course? The Food Premises Regulations require that at least one employee be present in the food premises during...
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Lyme disease in PEI
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted to humans by a bite from an infected blacklegged (deer) tick ( Ixodes scaplularis). Ticks attach to the skin and feed on blood. A tick carrying Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria that can cause Lyme disease can transmit the disease...
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COVID-19 outbreak at West Royalty Elementary triggers one week closure; Charlottetown Family of Schools close for three days; extracurricular activities in Charlottetown area suspended for youth
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at West Royalty Elementary School in Charlottetown. Dr. Morrison announced six new positive cases of COVID-19 in Prince Edward Island. All six individuals are under 19 years of age (with four...