Illness Prevention and Wellness
What is the flu?
Influenza (the flu) is a respiratory illness caused by a virus. Most people who get the flu are ill for only a few days. Some people, such as the very young, elderly or those with chronic diseases, can get very sick and need to go to...
Take the PEI Multi-Substance Survey 2024
PEI’s Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) is inviting Island residents to take an anonymous online survey about substance use. The survey includes questions on tobacco, cannabis, alcohol, illegal drugs, and vaping...
What is the PEI Smoking Cessation Program?
The PEI Smoking Cessation Program helps PEI residents who wish to stop smoking, vaping or using other tobacco products by covering 100% of the cost of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products (i.e., nicotine...
There are many groups, organizations and individuals working across Prince Edward Island to help people just like you with your wellness goals. Here you will find helpful information about wellness programs, motivational stories about Islanders and other...