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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine (Gardasil® 9)
What is HPV and the complications of illnesses caused by HPV? HPV is a highly contagious virus that is spread by skin-to-skin contact. It can infect the skin, mouth, rectum, anus, cervix, the skin on the penis, the area around the vagina and the lining of the vagina. HPV is one...
COVID-19 Testing in PEI
Be prepared. Pick up a rapid antigen test (self-test kit) free of charge at any of the following locations: all Access PEI locations all provincial public library locations all Provincial Visitor Information and Destination Centres (check website for dates/hours of operation) all...
Buying Tobacco and Electronic Smoking Devices (Vaping Products)
The legal age to purchase tobacco and vaping products/electronic smoking devices is 21 in Prince Edward Island. Retailers will be requesting to see ID as proof of age for any customer who appears to be under the age of 30. Tobacco Enforcement Officers are responsible for the...
Free meningitis vaccine available to post-secondary students living in residence
The eligibility of the Meningococcal B (Men-B) vaccine program for the prevention of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is expanding to include more higher risk individuals. Beginning April 2023, the Men-B vaccine (two doses) will be available to students attending a post...
PEI Guidelines for Respiratory Illnesses in Schools and Childcare
PEI Guidelines for Respiratory Illnesses in Schools and Childcare Facilities
Additional COVID-19 booster dose guidance for individuals at high risk of severe illness
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, encourages individuals in PEI who are at high risk of severe illness to receive an additional COVID-19 booster dose to book an appointment if it has been 6 months since their last dose (and 3 months since a COVID-19 infection)...
PEI COVID-19 and Influenza Surveillance Reports
COVID-19 Surveillance Report Influenza Summary Annual Influenza Summaries
Islanders encouraged to receive bivalent COVID-19 booster dose
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, encourages individuals in PEI who have not received a bivalent booster dose to book an appointment if it has been 6 months since their last dose (and 3 months since a COVID-19 infection). On January 20th 2023, the National...