The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) takes vaccine safety and the health and well-being of all Canadians very seriously. NACI thoroughly reviews clinical trial data and scientific evidence for COVID-19 vaccines before deciding whether to recommend vaccination...
COVID-19 Immunization Clinics are located in communities across Prince Edward Island. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) continues to recommend all previously vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals (6 months of age and older) receive at least one dose of...
The best way to protect yourself and others from the flu and COVID-19 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 Each fall, usually in early October, Health PEI Public Health...
Most people with COVID-19 have mild illness and can recover at home without medical care. This information may be useful for someone who is recovering at home or caring for someone with COVID-19. Prevent the spread Stay home, except to get medical care. People who are positive...
COVID-19 is an illness caused by a coronavirus. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause respiratory illnesses. With some coronaviruses there are no symptoms or mild illness, like the common cold, while other coronaviruses can cause severe illness. Some human...
Every day we learn more about COVID-19. We are now also gaining knowledge of COVID in pregnancy from obstetrical caregivers across Canada as well as within the Maritime provinces. We see that most women with COVID in pregnancy will have a mild illness and carry on as usual with...
Betty MacDonald may not think of herself as a hero, but her boss sure does. “There is no doubt in my mind. When I think of unsung heroes of the pandemic, I think of Betty MacDonald. People need to know about her.” – Alicia McCallum, temporary pharmacy manager for Health PEI’s...
The Leadership Excellence in Quality and Safety Awards acknowledge and celebrate staff who are making positive, sustainable changes across the health system. Through the awards program, the Health PEI Board recognizes individuals and health care teams that have led initiatives to...
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, call 9-1-1 or go to the...
Purpose of the Position Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Health PEI, the Medical Director for Provincial Services & Innovation is a senior member of the Physician Leadership Team and is accountable for a broad range of activities associated with Provincial Services...