Welcome to the Department of Health H1N1 Flu Virus website Influenza Assessment Clinics
Welcome to the Department of Health H1N1 Flu Virus website Influenza Assessment ClinicsSkip to Main ContentHome Contact Us govpeca ServicesNews Releases Job Opportunities General GovernmentHealth RecruitmentAbout PEI Weather ConditionsRoad ConditionsIsland CamIsland InformationMapsAddress LocatorPictures and VideosGreeting CardsPlace FinderPublic Information Healthcare Professionals H1N1 Vaccine Tools & Resources Guidelines Frequently Asked Questions Surveillance Influenza Assessment Clinics Links Where to get vaccinated Welcome to the Department of Health H1N1 Flu Virus website HOME Influenza Assessment ClinicsDue to decreasing numbers of patients with influenza like symptoms going to Influenza Assessment Sites the Department of Health has closed all four Influenza Assessment sites across the province Those experiencing flulike symptoms should visit a walkin clinic in their area their family doctor or the nearest emergency roomWhen to seek medical attentionIf you have mild symptoms (see below) of influenzalike illness but are otherwise healthyyou should stay at home to recuperate until symptom free and able to return to regular work or school activities However if conditions worsen a health care provider should be contactedIf you have influenzalike illness and have underlying health conditions or if you are pregnantyou should contact your health provider or doctorIf you are very ill or have shortness of breath difficulty breathing chest pain confusion sudden dizziness severe or persistent vomitingYou should seek immediate medical attention In children if they have very fast breathing or trouble breathing bluish skin colour are not drinking enough fluids not waking up or not interacting have increased irritability fever with a rash or flulike symptoms that improve and then return with fever and worse cough then they should be seen immediately by a health care providerFor more information on when to seek medical treatment call 18887485454 For more information on how to look after someone who is ill at home visit the Public Health Agency website at wwwfightflucaLast Updated 20091118 Privacy Copyright Disclaimer AccessibilityThis information has been taken from wwwgovpecaURL httpwwwgovpecafluindexphp3number1029820&langE PLEASE NOTE The inclusion of or reference to any business or organization on this page is not meant to be an endorsement by the Government of Prince Edward Island of the services offered by any particular business or organization Further the Government of Prince Edward Island advises that individual entries are based on information supplied by the business or organization in question Therefore while InfoPEI is updated to correct errors as appropriate the Government of Prince Edward Island does not warrant that the information is accurate back to top...