Family Health

Immunizations are not just for children. All adults need to be vaccinated to stay healthy. Find out what vaccines you need by taking the PEI Adult Immunization Self-Assessment Tool. Adult Vaccine Schedules Adults, 18 to 64 years of age Adults, 65...

The Dr. Patrick Gill Asthma Education Centre, named in memory of an Island respirologist and leader in asthma education, has been helping improve the quality of life for islanders living with asthma since 1997. The centre is also a resource to other...

Why should I breastfeed my baby? Breastfeeding is the best method of feeding for infants. It provides nutrition, boosts immunity and benefits growth and development. Breastfeeding also allows you to enjoy a special bond with your baby, helps your...

The Prince Edward Island Immunization Program provides safe and effective vaccines that protect Islanders against some communicable diseases known as vaccine preventable diseases. Over the past 50 years the use of vaccines has prevented life...

For children under the care of the Director of Child Protection, either temporarily or permanently, approved prescription and non-prescription medications are covered under the Children in Care Drug Program. How is a child eligible? A child is...

Health PEI Dental Programs Health PEI has four programs to assist Islanders with dental care: Provincial Dental Care Program Cleft Palate Orthodontic Funding Program School Oral Health Preventative Program and Long-Term/Community Care Preventative...

The Eye See…Eye Learn Program provides all pre-kindergarten and kindergarten-age children in PEI with one free eye exam and one free pair of glasses, if needed. Who is this program for? To qualify for the Eye See…Eye Learn Program, the child must: be...

If you are eligible for financial assistance, under the Social Assistance Act and Regulations, you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the Financial Assistance Drug Program. Am I eligible? You are eligible for the...

If you have a valid PEI Health Card, you can access many of the following services without a referral from a doctor. If you are looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner, see Find a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner On this page: 811...

The best way to protect yourself and others from Influenza (the flu) and COVID-19 is to get vaccinated each year. It is safe to get the flu vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time. If you are eligible to receive the RSV vaccine, you may...

Not everyone’s health needs are the same, the Prince Edward Island health care system should reflect that. Research from across Canada and on Prince Edward Island indicates that women and people who are gender diverse experience differences with...

The kidneys are two organs found below the ribs with one on each side of your spine. They are shaped like kidney beans and are about the size of your closed fist. Your kidneys cleanse your blood of toxins and transform the waste into urine. What...

If you or your family earn a low income, you may be eligible to receive subsidized basic dental treatment services under the Provincial Dental Care Program. To qualify, you and the dependent members of your family must: be residents of Prince Edward...

Public Health Nursing delivers programs that promote, protect, and preserve the health of individuals, families and communities. Public health nurses serve Islanders at every stage of life, from infants to seniors. How can Public Health Nursing help...

Cannabis - legal or otherwise - is a hot topic. Parents who provide their kids with balanced information about the effects associated with cannabis can help them make informed decisions. 1 Public safety and health protection, especially for children...

Eye See...Eye Learn Program Provides all pre-kindergarten and kindergarten-age children in PEI with one free eye exam and one free pair of glasses, if needed. To learn more, visit Eye See...Eye Learn Program Program for Elementary Eye Care Helps...

Youth and Family Addiction Services are provided across Prince Edward Island by youth addiction and family addiction counsellors. If you are a young person whose use of alcohol or drugs is causing you or your family concern, Youth and Family...