Family Health
The topics here are related to your family’s security and well being. Find information to help you nurture, protect and guide your family towards living life to the fullest.
Use the Points of Interest map to find health care location such as walk-in clinic, health centres and hospitals throughout PEI.
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...
As a young person, you have rights and responsibilities. It is important to understand them. You will find useful age-related legal information here.
Age of Majority
The age of majority in PEI is 18. When you turn 18, you are legally an adult. You can...
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 body...
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 threatening...
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...
The Department of Social Development and Seniors is working with local food vendors to deliver frozen reheatable meals each week to school-aged children whose families need help accessing healthy foods. We will provide free meals for school-aged children...
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...
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:...
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 program...
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
For medical emergencies,...
The best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 and the flu is to get vaccinated each year. It is safe to get the flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time.
Where to get your flu and COVID-19 shot
Starting October 15, 2024, Health...
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 happens...
The Program for Elementary Eye Care helps cover the costs of annual eye exams and up to 3 pairs of glasses, if needed, for children in grades 1 to 6.
Who can participate?
To qualify, your child must:
be enrolled in or eligible to be enrolled in ...
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 me...
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 and...
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 Addiction...
8-1-1: speak to a registered nurse If you are unsure what to do about a health issue or if you need health information, call 8-1-1 to speak to a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Dial 7-1-1 (TTY), if you are hearing impaired.
Call 2-1-1 or search the pe.211.ca website to connect with social, government and non-urgent health services quickly and easily. Call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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