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.
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...
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...
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...
Dental Public Health provides preventative and treatment services to children 3-17 years of age. Dental treatment services are limited to children who are not covered by private dental insurance. Some dental care is also offered to long-term care...
To ensure children get the best possible start to their education, the Eye See … Eye Learn™ program provides one free eye exam and, if required, one free pair of glasses during their kindergarten year.
Please note: The PEI Association of Optometrists...
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...
The best way to protect yourself and others from the flu is to get vaccinated each year.
Call 1-855-354-4358 (4FLU) to book an appointment at a flu vaccination clinic in a community near you.
The hours of operation for the flu phone line are Monday to...
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...