Immunizations, Medical Records, Screenings and Tests

Provides education, assessments, and preventative nail and foot care for people living with diabetes with a moderate or higher risk of foot problems. Includes:

• Foot and nail assessments by a foot care nurse
• Nail care, callus care, and corn care
• Education and promotion of self-care or caregiver-provided care
• Education to prevent common foot issues
• Foot care nurses provide surface care only and can recommend medical follow-up for infections, wounds, or other issues

Note: Home visits are not offered.

Provides immunization services and information for adults. Information can be found on website about how often or under what circumstances adults need to receive specific vaccinations. Public Health Nursing can also provide you with a record of all vaccines you have received in Epekwitk / PEI (if available) free of charge.
Note: Free seasonal flu clinics are also offered by Public Health every fall and winter

• Hearing assessments
• Hearing aids for clients up to age 21
• Auditory processing disorder testing
• Health hearing education

Provides safe and effective vaccines to Island children to help protect them against specific communicable diseases. Immunizations can be provided during scheduled visits to schools or by appointment.

Note: A full schedule of recommended childhood vaccinations is available on the website.

Provides free flu vaccinations at the following locations each year:

• Public Health Nursing Community flu and RSV vaccinations clinics at various locations across PEI starting mid October to early December each year. To schedule an appointment, visit Skip the Waiting Room
• At your family physician or nurse practitioners office or your local pharmacy

Provides copies of immunization records for immunizations received in Epekwitk / PEI.

Provides reproductive counselling, information, and mental health support. Includes:

• Before a pregnancy
• Continuing a pregnancy
• Adoption
• Abortion
• Pregnancy loss
• Maternal (Perinatal and Postpartum) Mental Health Services
• Abuse during pregnancy

Free shingles vaccine (Shingrix) is available to PEI seniors through community pharmacies in Epekwitk / PEI.

• Voice disorders
• Neurological conditions (for example: Parkinson's, ALS)
• Stuttering
• Cognitive communication (for example: brain injury, dementia)
• Augmentative or alternative communication
• Gender-affirming voice and communication services