What is Rotavirus illness and what are the complications of this disease? Rotavirus is a common cause of gastrointestinal illness (diarrhea and vomiting) in children. Rotavirus is caused by a virus that is present in the bowel and it is spread by hand to mouth when contact is...
On October 17, 2018, the Government of Canada legalized cannabis for non-medical purposes. Non-medical purposes include recreational, social, spiritual, lifestyle, and other non-medical uses.
The Chief Public Health Office's PEI Hypertension Trends Report 2019 provides information on the current state of hypertension (HTN) in PEI.
(PEI Dept. of Health; prepared by Dr. Jason Doiron, February 2006)
The 2016 Chief Public Health Officer’s Report, Health For All Islanders, was accompanied by a technical appendix also titled, Health For All Islanders.
As the summer season gets underway, and the high temperatures expected later this week, Islanders are reminded to protect themselves and their loved ones from heat-related illnesses. When temperatures are on the rise, it is important to stay informed and prepared to prevent heat...