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Hastings and Prince Edward Public Health

Personal Service Settings

If you are opening a new personal service business in Hastings County or Prince Edward County, submit the Personal Service Setting Application* and a Public Health Inspector will contact you.

*Note: The online application is accessed through the My Health Department website. To apply, you must create an account with an email address and password. Once your account is created you will be able to view and submit application forms.

Personal service settings are inspected by public health to ensure compliance with the Ontario Regulation 136/18: Personal Service Settings. Inspection results for personal service settings in our region may be viewed on the My Health Department website.

As defined in the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O 1990, C. H.7, a personal service setting is a premises in which services are offered where there is a risk of exposure to blood or body fluids. This list includes:

  • Hairdressing and barbering
  • Tattooing
  • Body piercing
  • Nail services
  • Electrolysis and other aesthetic services

Public Health Inspectors work with personal service providers to offer guidance on infection prevention and control according to the requirements and recommendations described in the Ministry of Health’s Infection Prevention and Control Best Practices for Personal Services Settings.

Need More Information About Personal Service Settings?

Call 613-966-5500 or 1-800-267-2803, ext. 677.

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COVID-19 vaccines in HPE

Eligible individuals can receive their vaccination at many participating local pharmacies by contacting the pharmacy directly. Please visit covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations for location and registration information.

Vaccine ordering for health care providers

Vaccine orders for routine immunizations and STI medications continue to be available through HPEPH by using our vaccine order forms; however, please note that our vaccine delivery/pickup procedure has changed. For the most up to date pick up schedule please visit hpePublicHealth.ca/vaccine-orders-info-healthcare-providers/.