I get vaccinated and wear a mask to protect both my coworkers and clients from getting sick.

- Erin Hannah

I get vaccinated to protect myself so in turn I can be healthy for my family.

- Meagan Moore

I get vaccinated to protect myself, my family and my clients and my community. 

- Sarah Jones

I mask to protect my grandparents at home and to protect my residents at work. Vaccination and proper PPE use are some of the most important ways (along with hand hygiene) to protect yourself and others from infectious diseases.

- Kyra Doyle

I’m vaccinated and wear a mask when needed to keep myself and others safe. To keep people who are vulnerable healthy and with us for as long as possible.

- Hunter Norton

I get vaccinated to protect myself, my family, and mostly for the protection of the patients I care for on a regular basis.

- Janie-Marie Shea

Vaccination and mask wearing is the least I can do as a health care provider to protect myself, my clients and my family. We need to provide responsible care to our community.

- Meghan Wood

I wear a mask and stay current with my vaccines to keep myself healthy, and to protect my husband, family and friends. I hate the thought of bringing something home from work and making anyone sick.  

- Lanea Harris

I wear my mask and get my vaccines to protect the babies we care for each day, to protect the community we work and live in and to protect my own family. 

- Janet Ching

Vaxxed, and masked for not just my residents but as well for my family and friends. I am one of the lucky ones who never had COVID myself and I intend to keep it that way. Healthy me is the best me.

- Jennifer Garnhum

I mask and get vaccines to help protect my family, friends and the patients!

- Andrea Moore

As a healthcare provider, I vaccinate and wear masks to protect my patients, my community, my family, and myself. These measures reduce the spread of infectious diseases, safeguard vulnerable individuals, and help ensure that our healthcare system can continue to provide care for everyone who needs it. 

- Kellie MacLeod

I get my COVID & flu shots and mask when required at work to protect myself and my patients. I do my part to help, especially those who are immunocompromised and unable to get vaccinations. 

- Tiffany Whitty
 

I mask and vax for those in my life that are immunocompromised. I also do it for myself and my family, including our 3 young children. Finally, to protect the patients that I see in the schools for my work.

- Shalene Roach

I vaccinate and mask to protect the people around me like my family, friends, reside.

- Alyssa Benoit

I wear my mask and get my Covid and flu shots so I can keep everyone safe. Both at work and at home, including my babies! 

- Julie Grant

I mask and Vax to protect my family, my patients/coworkers and myself from infectious disease. 

- Michelle Foster

I mask and Vax to protect my family, my patients/coworkers and myself from infectious disease. 

- Laura Hannam

I continue to mask, vax and relax to protect my elderly parents, my vulnerable patients, and protect me so I won't miss any of life's adventures due to illness!!!

- Karen Judson 

I vaccinate to keep all my clients safe from illness- from the babies to the elderly and all in between. I also do it to keep myself healthy and safe from illness. It’s important for those of us who can be vaccinate, to get vaccinated to help build a strong herd immunity to protect  those who are unable to be vaccinated.

- Carrie Chappell

I vaxed and mask for myself, first and foremost!! If I'm not at my best, how can I be there for anyone else in my life!! Whether for work or personal ❤️

- Camilla Dean

I vaccinate and mask so that I can help keep myself and my community healthy, and to reduce the risk of spreading illness to immunocompromised individuals. 

- Lily Levesque

I got vaccinated and mask at work to protect myself and everyone else around me.

- Ryan Mahumot

I mask to protect myself, so I can protect everyone around me 🙂

- Stacey MacEwen

I vaccinate for my children and my father to help reduce their risk of infection.  My children have all had respiratory illnesses over the years and one was hospitalized; so I want to do everything I can to protect myself and my family.

 - Lori Sharpe

- Lara MacMurdo

- Marla Delaney

- Michelle Zippel

- Manju A.K. Nair

- Grace MacEwen

- Tara Ferguson

- June Morrow

I mask and vax so I can keep my patients safe, and continue to visit my elderly grandmother in the hospital without fear of making her and others ill!

- Mariah Hogan
 

I vax for all those in my life who are immunocompromised. It's just one of the small things I can do as a healthy individual to support those I love. 

- Alana Sprague 
 

Reason: to stay safe and keep others safe as well. Vaccination helps to protect and immune us and wearing masks helps to keep us safe from getting infected as well as keep others around us safe from getting infected with whatever we might have in our body . 

- Anuoluwapo Taiwo

I make it a priority to get my flu and COVID vaccinations and wear a mask beyond the minimum requirements to help protect my frail, elderly residents. They have worked hard their entire lives and deserve the best care possible. Given their vulnerability, the least I can do is ensure their safety to the best of my ability.

 - Brittany Cole

The reason I get my flu and COVID shots are to keep my precious family safe.

- Tara MacDonald
 

I vaccinate and mask to help provide protection for my family and friends at home both young and old.

- Terri Strongman
 

I get my vaccines so I can stay healthy and be able to travel and enjoy my family! 

- Sarah MacKay

I get the vaccines to protect vulnerable populations who can't get the vaccines themselves, such as the immunocompromised and elderly. Cheers and stay healthy! 🙂

- Morgan Macdonald, 
 

I mask and vaccinate for my new nephew, my grandmother, and for the hockey team that I coach. I also vaccinate to protect myself and anyone who may have a compromised immune system or be at higher risk of illness. It is such a simple thing to do but has such far-reaching impacts for those around us. 

- Alyssa Ferguson
 

I mask to prevent myself and others from germs. I mask to protect people with weak immune systems.

Enjoy a picture of my daughter masking ! 😊 

- Sam Keoughan
 

I wear my mask, get my covid and flu shots to keep my family and myself healthy. Also to be healthy while traveling!

- Kristi Livingstone
 

I mask and get vaccinated to protect my family and stay healthy. I want others to protect themselves and their loved ones by getting vaccinated as well. The best way to help people is by showing them and leading by example. 

- Nancy Power 
 

To keep myself and those close to me healthy! ❤️

- Jane Caiger

I get my vaccines because what may be a simple cold to me, could be fatal to someone else.
- Natasha Kaizer
 

I want to make sure that I keep my family and others like the residents, patients and fellow staff members safe.  I do believe it is up to each of us to do our part.  

- Suzanne Buckland
 

I get vaccinated and wear a mask to protect EVERYONE, including myself. 😊

- Taylor Anderson

I get vaccinated to protect my patients and colleagues - I don't want to pass flu or covid on to them. 

- Dr. Laura O'Connor

I, Alyssa Benoit vaccinate and mask to protect the people around me like my family, friends, residents, and co-workers! COVID is not fun I had it twice already. 

- Alyssa Benoit

I do it to stay healthy for my family . 

- Laura Ellis
 

I get vaccinated to protect loved ones who are vulnerable, like my son who is a Leukemia survivor.

- Robyn Wood

I vaccinate & mask to stay healthy to run marathons with my husband and to keep my loved ones & residents safe!  🥰

- Catherine McCarville

I mask and vax to help protect my fellow Islanders, co-workers, family, friends, and anyone else that I may come in contact with!  Everyone matters!

-Tanya Dubreuil
 

I wear mask to relieve the workload on our healthcare providers, helping them provide an efficient and effective treatment to those who need them the most.

- Barbara Kalil

I get my shots and wear my mask to keep myself healthy!

- Joeanne Woodard

There are many reasons why I Vax & Mask. The main reason I do is for my tiny patients. I am an RN at the QEH NICU. These tiny patients are strong and resilient, but making sure that I am vaccinated and masking around them helps to protect them and let them focus on getting bigger to be home with their families! I also do it to protect my friends and family (especially their children). As a nurse we see so many sick patients during influenza season and I would never want to see my love ones going through that. A 3 second poke is worth it to protect those around me. 

- Heidi Hennessey 

Staying masked and vaxed allows me to spend more time living freely, laughing loudly and loving  my loved ones safely❤️

- Karlii Delaney-Mugford 
 

I get my flu and COVID shots and mask for the patients I see for vascular access, to protect  my mother who is elderly and for the rest of my family. 

- Tracey Hagan-O'Connor 

I get my shots and wear my mask to protect my residents, co-workers, family and friends from viruses I may come in contact with. 

- Michelle Procter
 

I vaccinate myself because its evidence based and current best practice. We know it works to protect the vulnerable and reduce severity of illness! I vaccinate to protect my family, friends, and patients at the hospital. I am a UPEI Nurse Practitioner student as well as a staff RN at the QEH. I vaccinate as I am in many clinical areas of Health PEI and It's important to me that I do all that I can to keep my clients as safe and healthy as possible.

- Chantal Smith

Lots of reasons why I get my flu and covid shots, but I think the biggest one is that I really worry about people in my family and community who are older or who have other health issues and I really wouldn’t want to be the one to pass it along and maybe make someone more sick than I would be with either. 

I want Covid to continue to lose it’s power. 

- Melanie Field 
 

I get my vaccines and wear my mask to stay healthy and protect my family. My mom is 87 and we want to be able to spend time with her without worrying 😊

- Joanne Roach 
 

I get my flu and COVID vaccines and wear a mask to protect my own health and the health of people I love, especially my children ❤️

- Julie Carpendale

I get my flu shot and Covid shot to keep everyone around me safe.  

- April Carr

I get vaccinated and wear masks when necessary to protect my aging Father and In-laws with Medical challenges; also to protect other patients and coworkers,

 - Anne Dyment 
 

I'm an LPN at Wedgewood manor. I wear my mask to protect myself and my residents from getting sick. I also help during vaccine clinics to administer all appropriate immunizations to my residents and my co staff. Wearing masks, vaccinating and washing your hands is the best was to prevent the spread of diseases and keep us safe.

- Jaimie McAloney

 
I get vaccinated for my family, loved ones, for the vulnerable people in the community and of course for our inpatients.

- Laura Hanman

Working at a hospital comes with inherent risks.  Properly mitigating those risks by masking when appropriate and ensuring that my COVID-19 and influenza vaccines are up to date helps protect my family life from my work life.

 - Alex Carr

I get vaccinated for many reasons, to protect clients/patients, family members, fellow colleagues, children, and myself from the flu and COVID-19 and its complications! Especially, for the holiday season! 

- Gracyn MacLean

I get my vaccines for my grandchildren 😊 so we can spend more time together.

- Cheryl Banks
 

I mask and get vaccinated to protect my patients as I see first hand how fast infection spreads. I don't want any of my patients to catch any further infections. 

- Kira Stratton 

I got my flu and COVID vaccines this year for my family, for my friends and for me!  I want to stay as healthy as possible so that I can enjoy all the moments.  This year, my family and I made sure we had these vaccines prior to a family vacation with amazing friends.  None of us like getting needles, but it was totally worth it as we all stayed health on our trip!

- Andrea Wile 
 

I vaccinate & mask because I am being proactive in protecting not only myself but also my loved ones and everyone in the community.

- Rho Elai Jennoe "REJ" Tabucan
 

I wear a mask and vax because I work in an organization with vulnerable people. I want to protect my family and co workers and keep people safe.

- Dylana Arsenault

I mask and vax for myself and for others. It’s the right thing to do.

- Trevor Waugh

All those working in long term care must wear a mask. As a leader, I wear a mask to support my team and colleagues.

- Sheila Rix
 

 
 

I mask and vax for patients, my family, and myself.

- Maria Becker

I wear a mask and vax for the residents I work with every day.

- Peter Howatt

I got both my COVID and flu shot to make sure that I'm keeping those around me safe.  Also, when I think I might be getting sick, it's easy just to put on a mask to reassure myself that I'm doing my part to keep germs at bay.  Sharing is caring, but not when it comes to COVID and the flu!   

- Michelle Neville

I mask and vax to protect the residents and co-workers I work with.

- Kathy Anderson

I vaccinated and wear my mask to protect my patients, friends, and family, but specifically my mom. Protecting those around us and ourselves is vital, especially this time of year. 

- Lauryn Murray

I get my flu and covid shots to protect the people I work around and my family.

- Lori McCarthy

I get my vaccine and wear a mask to help protect my family, especially my son who has asthma.

- Elizabeth McClumpha

I got vaxed and I mask (if necessary) to protect my family and co-workers but probably ultimately I was being selfish and got for my self…..retiring in new year and want to be healthy.  

- Crystal Bell

I vax and wear a mask for all my loved ones to help stop the spread within my close network, as well as the community to help those who are more susceptible to severe illness. Being sick is not fun, and can be terrifying for some – let’s all do our part! 

- Andrea VanWiechen

I wear my mask and receive my flu and COVID shot to protect myself, my family, my coworkers, my patients and my community. I believe theses practices help keep our most vulnerable communities members safe 🙂

- Caroline Campbell 

I get my covid/flu shot to protect my family, friends, and clients/patients.

- Jill Drake 

I get vaccinated and wear a mask because the scientific evidence supports that it is our collective best defense. The vaccine supports building immunity to fight COVID 19 and masking reduces the spread of aerated bugs in the atmosphere. It protects me and the vulnerable people we see in healthcare settings!

Sidebar:  When I was having my babies - antivaccination propaganda was very much a thing. Working in the health field and having the benefit of working in relationship with specialists, I asked an Infectious Disease Specialist for an opinion. After this short discussion on the science that supports vaccinating - I was sold! Get vaccinated because it is your best defense!

Wear a mask because it protects yourself and the vulnerable people we care for in health!

- Eileen Larkin

I get my flu and COVID shots and wear a mask not just because it's required, but because I love my family and friends. I want to protect them from illness and keep them safe. I also love the place I now call home—Prince Edward Island—and I want to do my part in keeping the community healthy. I understand that my vaccines can help reduce the spread of these diseases, even if it's just in a small way. That's why I make sure to book my flu and COVID vaccines in advance—so I can stay healthy and protect the people around me. It’s all about taking responsibility and showing care for those I care about.

- Nancy Cante

I vaccinate to protect my parents and loved ones!
- Cindee Higginbotham
 

I receive the Covid and Flu vaccine to help protect my grandparents!

- Isabelle Steele

I get vaccinated and wear a mask to protect my mother who has underlying health conditions.  I would feel terrible if I ever was the cause of my mother getting sick.  She has never had covid.  

I feel better knowing I have taken steps to protect my mother and myself from covid and influenza.

- Krista Paquet

I get it to protect loved ones who are immunocompromised and the elderly that I work with. 

- Liane Read

I get my covid and flu shots to protect myself, my family and my vulnerable patients!

- Heather Walker

I get my flu/covid shots for a variety of reasons: I have young children that I want to protect. I also have people in my life who are immunocompromised and/or elderly that I feel a need to protect. It feels good knowing that I am protecting them and also myself. Dealing with patients on a daily basis, this has always been important to me.

- Shalene Roach
 

I am a firm believer in regular influenza and COVID vaccines and masking to protect my loved ones especially my 88-year -old mother in law, and my family/friends with immunosuppressed conditions and myself from getting sick and spreading sickness to others.  Please help us reduce the spread of illness!

- Lorena LaFrance
 

The presence of caring parents in our lives is truly the most wonderful gift. They provide so very much for us, it is the least that we can do to ensure they are safe and well. Since returning to PEI, I take every measure to protect two of the most precious people in my life (mom age 81 and dad age 88). 

- Patricia MacDonald

I got vaccinated and wear a mask while at work to protect the vulnerable population of residents that I work with daily.

- Chantal McGee
 

To protect my love ones and co-work. 

- Laurie Shears

I continue to get my vaccines and wear a mask in order to help protect those with weakened immune systems, and other vulnerable populations.

- Stephanie Anderson

To stay healthy and to travel. 

- Joanne McLaughlin 

I get my covid and flu shot and wear my fast to stay healthy, so that I don't pass anything onto my aging parents.

- Kristine Heer

I get my vaccines to keep myself safe and those around me safe, especially my aging parents and in-laws. Masking and getting my vaccines are a small way I can contribute to a healthy society and workplace. 

- Jennifer LeBlanc

I wear a mask and get vaccinated to protect myself, my family and others and to stay healthy!

- Melanie Taylor

The reason I vaccinate and wear a mask is to prevent myself, my immune compromised mother, young child & elderly clients who I visit regularly remain safe and healthy. Keeping myself safe from illness ensures that I don't spread it to those that cannot fight it as well as  I may be able to!

- Ashley Taylor
 

Tis the germ sharing season for preschoolers- I get vaccinated and wear my mask so I don’t spread germs between my little friends!  We all want to enjoy the days and play on the weekends!

- Erica Ross  
 

I receive vaccinations for my longevity, and I mask up to protect my neighbors.

- Devon Prosser 
 

I get vaccinated for COVID-19 and influenza and wear a mask to protect community health, ensure a safe workplace, and safeguard the health of my family.

- Leta Waite

I get vaccinated for the safety of my spouse who has recently had cancer. Also this is the reason I mask when needed. 

- Bonnie Shaw

I mask and vax to ensure I protect myself and my clients as best as possible when doing my work. 

- Marsha Lannon-MacDonald

I get vaccinated and mask to protect family members who are immune compromised.

- Joanne Hardwick

I get my vaccinations and wear a mask to protect myself and the people around me.

- Jacqui MacLaren

I just wanted to share why I get vaccinated for COVID-19 and influenza as well as why I wear a mask in health care settings. 

I have returned to school, and I am in the process of finishing my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I am currently working on my final clinical placement on Unit 2. It is very important that I don't miss any days in order to complete my program, so I protect my health by getting vaccinated and wearing a mask. 

- Sarah Galaise

Getting flu and COVID shots and masking, even beyond mandates, helps protect yourself, others, and the community. Vaccines reduce severe illness, while masks prevent spreading viruses to vulnerable individuals. These actions support public health, prevent long-term effects, and demonstrate care for others.
I do it for the elderly I work with and the friends and Family I have.

- Marianne Anthony

I wear a mask and vaccinate for the safety of myself, my family, my children, and all of the patients we see on a daily basis.

- Tara Russell

I wear a mask and vaccinate for my fellow clients, my elderly grandparents and to keep my nieces and nephews safe and healthy.

- Kelsey MacNeill

I choose to vaccinate for COVID-19 and influenza and also wear a mask in health care settings because I want to do my part in protecting my community and most of all my two littles at home.

- Mindy Bryan

I get my Flu/Covid to protect my 84 year old Mother who I am in contact with quite frequently every week.
As well to protect myself as I am a diabetic.

- TaraRose Stewart