Immunizations, Medical Records, Screenings and Tests

Anyone who received a COVID-19 vaccine in Epekwitk / PEI can access a copy of their immunization record online or request a copy. Immunization records include the date(s) of the COVID-19 vaccination(s) and the kind of vaccine(s) received.

PEI residents who received a COVID-19 vaccine outside PEI can have the information added to the PEI Immunization record at Public Health Nursing Office.

Past records are available for instant download, while recent records typically take 24-48 hours to process.

Individuals who did not provide a PEI Health Card number at the time of vaccination, or no longer have one, can request a copy of their record by contacting the COVID-19 Immunization Program via phone or email.

Individuals who are at high risk and meet testing criteria will be able to access a molecular test through their health care provider. Those without a primary care provider can contact 811 for help determining needs or register with the Virtual Health Care for Islanders without a primary Care Provider (MAPLE).

Molecular testing for travel or employment is not available.

COVID-19 rapid tests available at some community pharmacies and retail stores or for purchase online.

To be considered for Paxlovid, individuals must speak to their health care provider or a community pharmacist.

In Epekwitk / PEI, individuals who are at higher risk of more severe outcomes from COVID-19, such as hospitalizations, and who do not have any contraindications for the treatment, may be eligible for anti-viral prescriptions.

Eligible individuals who have been prescribed Paxlovid may be eligible for cost assistance under one of the Provincial Drug Programs below.

Catastrophic Drug Program
Family Health Benefit Drug Program
Financial Assistance Drug Program
Nursing Home Drug Program
Seniors' Drug Program

Provides health care services such as:

• General physician services
• Home and community care supports
• Substance abuse counselling
• Access to fitness and maternal health professionals
• Child and family wellness programming
• Health and nutrition programs, including services aimed at those with diabetes
• Individual and group wellness programs to help with day to day life skills and help with referrals to other programs that can help
• Gender-Affirming Care referrals
• Drop-in Health Clinic

• Getting Started classes
• At Risk classes
• Individual assessment and counselling
• Insulin instruction
• Insulin pump assessment, education and ongoing support

• COPD prevention and smoking cessation
• Early detection and diagnosis
• Intervention and COPD management
• Follow-up and monitoring

Helps detect colorectal cancer early by providing fecal immunochemical test (FIT) kits for average-risk individuals aged 50-74 and colonoscopy for those at increased risk (family or personal history of colorectal cancer or high-risk polyps).

The kit allows individuals to take a stool sample in the privacy of their own home and return it to a designated health care site for testing.

A self-referral form is available to apply for a colonoscopy.

Offers access to low-barrier HIV testing options in partnership with REACH Nexus. To participate in the project and receive a test kit, individuals must download the "I'm Ready" mobile app. Test kits can be delivered or picked up at the Charlottetown office location.