Over a million people are eligible for this year’s free flu vaccine. Check if you’re eligible and help protect yourself this winter.

Vaccines provide the best defence against winter viruses. 

People who are eligible for vaccination against flu or COVID-19 this year should make themselves aware of their own GP surgery’s or community pharmacist’s vaccination arrangements and work with them to get vaccinated. Consent forms for schoolkids should be signed and returned so they don’t miss out.

For further information see www.nidirect.gov.uk/wintervaccines

Children can catch and spread flu easily, and it can be very unpleasant for them. It can also lead to serious health complications.

Vaccination helps protect them, as well as others who are at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu, such as babies, anyone who's pregnant, and older people.

Look out for the flu vaccination consent form coming home in their schoolbag, complete it and return it so they don’t miss out on getting vaccinated.

For further information see www.pha.site/flu 

Young children can catch and spread flu easily, and it can be very unpleasant for them. It can also lead to serious health complications.

Vaccination helps protect them, as well as others who are at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu, such as babies, anyone who's pregnant, and older people.

Pre-schoolers can get vaccinated at their GP surgery, so accept the invitation to help protect them and others.

For further information see www.pha.site/flu 

Children from P1 to Year 12 will be offered the flu vaccine in school.

Most kids get the vaccine in the form if a quick, painless spray up the nose – it only takes a second, but can help provide the protection needed for them and others over the winter.

Don’t forget to sign and send back the consent form.

For further information see www.pha.site/flu 

Pregnant women can get the free flu vaccine to help protect themselves and their baby, regardless of the stage of pregnancy.

Flu infection during pregnancy can be very harmful to mum and baby, but the vaccine is safe and women can get it through their maternity unit, GP practice or community pharmacy.

For further information see www.pha.site/flu 

Flu is far worse than a bad cold and can cause serious complications, in some cases leading to hospitalisation or death. 

The free flu vaccination programme can reduce this risk and help protect yourself and others. Vaccines provide the best defence against winter viruses. 

For further information see www.pha.site/flu 

Health and social care workers are more likely to come into contact with the flu virus, and around 1 in 4 could catch flu during a mild flu season. 

Every year, thousands of health and social care staff get vaccinated against flu.

Getting vaccinated is quick, safe and helps protect you and those around you, and helps keep health and social care services running safely over winter.

For further information see www.pha.site/flu 

Every year, thousands of health and social care staff get vaccinated against flu.

Vaccination helps protect:

• You
• Your family
• Your team and co-workers
• The patients and clients
• who rely on your care

For further information see www.pha.site/flu 

Don’t let our protection fade.

Evidence shows that the COVID-19 vaccine protection fades over time. The vaccine offered this season can top-up your protection against severe illness from COVID-19.

Help protect yourself this winter by getting vaccinated.

For further information see www.pha.site/covid 

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Starting uni or college for the first time this year? Get your free MenB vaccine to help protect you against meningitis and septicaemia. 

You’ll need two doses, so organise your first vaccine today.

Check if you’re eligible at www.nidirect.gov.uk/MenB

Parent or guardian of a young person starting uni or college for the first time this year? 

Add the free MenB vaccine to your checklist. It helps protect them against meningitis and septicaemia. 

They’ll need two doses, so organise their first today. 

Find out more at  www.nidirect.gov.uk/MenB

The free MenB vaccine is being offered to some young people aged 18-25 who are at higher risk of meningitis and septicaemia.

Check if you’re eligible at www.nidirect.gov.uk/MenB

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There’s a lot to organise before starting university or college for the first time, but don’t let the MenB vaccine slip down the list.

You’ll need two doses, so organise your first one today. Find out more at www.nidirect.gov.uk/MenB

General childhood immunisations

Webinar for parents

Translations 

• Bulgarian Romany - webinar.pdf
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Northern Trust childhood immunisations 

Childhood immunisation is one more way to help keep them safe.

To see if your child is up to date with their childhood vaccinations, check their red book, or contact your GP practice.

📌www.nidirect.gov.uk/childhood-immunisation

#childhoodimmunisations

Western Trust childhood immunisations

Childhood immunisation is one more way to help keep them safe.

To see if your child is up to date with their childhood vaccinations, check their red book, or contact your GP practice.

📌www.nidirect.gov.uk/childhood-immunisation

#childhoodimmunisations

HPV vaccines - Amy and William share thier experinces. 

Childhood immunisation is one more way to help keep them safe.

To see if your child is up to date with their childhood vaccinations, check their red book, or contact your GP practice.

📌www.nidirect.gov.uk/childhood-immunisation

#childhoodimmunisations

Dr Sharon Christie talks about childhood immunisations.

Childhood immunisation is one more way to help keep them safe.

To see if your child is up to date with their childhood vaccinations, check their red book, or contact your GP practice.

📌www.nidirect.gov.uk/childhood-immunisation

#childhoodimmunisations

#childhoodimmunisations #checktheirredbook
If you are unsure if your child is up to date with vaccinations the easiest way to check is to look at your child’s red book or speak to your health visitor. If your child has missed a vaccination, please contact your GP practice to book an appointment as soon as you can to make sure they have maximum protection against disease. 

For more information see pha.site/immunisation-vaccinations-nidirect

👧👦Children in year 9 will be offered the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine during the school year.

The #HPV vaccine helps to prevent HPV related cancers from developing. Both boys and girls in year 9 are offered a single dose of the HPV vaccine which gives long lasting protection. Look out for consent forms in schoolbags.💼

If you think you’ve missed your HPV jab, you can catch up until your 25th birthday.

More info: www.pha.site/hpv-vaccine

#HPVvaccine #Cervicalcancer

👧👦Children in year 9 will be offered the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine during the school year.

The #HPV vaccine helps to prevent HPV related cancers from developing. Both boys and girls in year 9 are offered a single dose of the HPV vaccine which gives long lasting protection. Look out for consent forms in schoolbags.💼

If you think you’ve missed your HPV jab, you can catch up until your 25th birthday.

More info: www.pha.site/hpv-vaccine

#HPVvaccine #Cervicalcancer

MMR / Measles

#MMR

Measles is highly infectious and can be passed on even before a rash appears.

The Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination is the safest and most effective way to protect against these diseases. You need two doses of MMR to be fully protected.

To find out more, visit one of the more than 500 community pharmacies here taking part in the Living Well campaign, giving advice on the MMR vaccination.

or see www.nidirect.gov.uk/mmr

#MMR #LivingWellNI #pharmacy #pharmacist

#MMR

Measles is highly infectious and can easily spread between unvaccinated people. Two doses of the MMR vaccine provide the best protection against measles, mumps and rubella.

Check your child's red book, and make an appointment to catch up on missed doses. 

To find out more, visit one of the more than 500 community pharmacies here taking part in the Living Well campaign, giving advice on the MMR vaccination.

or see www.nidirect.gov.uk/mmr

#MMR #LivingWellNI #pharmacy #pharmacist

#MMR

Measles is highly infectious and can be passed on even before a rash appears.

The Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination is the safest and most effective way to protect against these diseases. You need two doses of MMR to be fully protected.

www.nidirect.gov.uk/mmr

#MMR #measles

#MMR

MRR vaccine and egg allergy

Multiple studies subsequently have shown that the MMR vaccine has an excellent safety record in children with an egg allergy. As such, the current BSACI recommendations are that all children with an egg allergy should have their MMR vaccine in primary care.

Read more at MMR vaccine and egg allergy - BSACI

Measles is highly infectious and can easily spread between unvaccinated people. Two doses of the MMR vaccine provide the best protection against measles, mumps and rubella.

 www.nidirect.gov.uk/mmr

#MMR

2 doses of the MMR vaccine can stop your child becoming seriously unwell with measles.

Check your child's red book, and make an appointment to catch up on missed doses. 

www.nidirect.gov.uk/mmr

#MMRcatchup

2 doses of the MMR vaccine can stop your child becoming seriously unwell with measles.

Check your child's red book, and make an appointment to catch up on missed doses. 

Find out more at www.nidirect.gov.uk/mmr

#MMRcatchup

Measles is on the rise. It is highly infectious can easily spread between unvaccinated people. Two doses of the MMR vaccine provide the best protection against measles, mumps and rubella.

Find out more at www.nidirect.gov.uk/mmr

MMR / measles videos 

Dr Anna Cullen talks about the MMR catch-up

Dr Anna Cullen talks about the MMR vaccine

MMR / measles videos in alternative languages

Measles is highly infectious and can be passed on even before a rash appears.

Make sure your child is protected from becoming seriously unwell from measles by making sure they are up to date with their MMR vaccinations.

More info www.pha.site/MMR-measles
#measles

Bulgarian Romany

MMR vaksina

Siguride (proveride) kaj e imunizacije si aktualne

Dikh leski loli kniźka (liloro) thaj vaker (konuśide) tire doktorosa ili sastimaske posetitelkasa ako leske trjabva te kerdon pe leske e vaksine.

#MMR #Xurdićhel(śarka)

Bulgarian Romany

MMR vaksina

Siguride (proveride) kaj e imunizacije si aktualne

Dikh leski loli kniźka (liloro) thaj vaker (konuśide) tire doktorosa ili sastimaske posetitelkasa ako leske trjabva te kerdon pe leske e vaksine.

#MMR #Xurdićhel(śarka)

Romanian Romany

MMR vaksina

Sigurisar kaj e imunizacije si akualizime

Dikh leski loli pustik (liloro) thaj dumade (vorbisar) kire sastaravnesa (doktorosa) or sastimaske vizitorasa te leske trubul te kerdon pe leske e vaksine.

#MMR #Xurdićhel(rujeola)

Romanian Romany

MMR vaksina

Sigurisar kaj e imunizacije si akualizime

Dikh leski loli pustik (liloro) thaj dumade (vorbisar) kire sastaravnesa (doktorosa) or sastimaske vizitorasa te leske trubul te kerdon pe leske e vaksine.

#MMR #Xurdićhel(rujeola)

MMR Tetum

MMR Portuguese

Measles resources 

#MMR

Measles is highly infectious and can be passed on even before a rash appears.

The Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination is the safest and most effective way to protect against these diseases. You need two doses of MMR to be fully protected.

If you think you or your child have measles, seek urgent medical advice before going to a healthcare setting. 

This will help to stop the virus spreading.

In the first instance contact your GP practice or GP Out of Hours service. Alternatively, contact your local Phone First service for urgent advice.

If unsure use the Belfast Trust children’s symptom checker to guide you on the best course of action for your child bit.ly/49xHgz7

www.nidirect.gov.uk/mmr

#MMR #measles

#measles can be a serious infection that can lead to complications, especially in young children & those with weakened immune systems.

If you’re planning on travelling, make sure you and your loved ones are up to date with vaccinations like the #MMR if you're travelling to countries where measles is common. Know the symptoms and get protected – www.nidirect.gov.uk/mmr
#measles

#measles can be a serious infection that can lead to complications, especially in young children & those with weakened immune systems.

If you’re planning on travelling, make sure you and your loved ones are up to date with vaccinations like the #MMR if you're travelling to countries where measles is common. Know the symptoms and get protected – www.nidirect.gov.uk/mmr
#measles

Cases of infections like #whoopingcough are rising – but they are preventable. Immunisation is the best defence against many common illnesses.

Michelle Harrison, Consultant Midwife a the PHA talks about the importance of vaccination for pregnant women.

#pertussisvaccine #pregnantwomen #whoopingcough

http://nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/whooping-cough

Mum of two Megan talks about why getting the pertussis vaccine during pregnancy is important in protecting your newborn baby.

Cases of infections like #whoopingcough are rising – but they are preventable. Immunisation is the best defence. 🦠💉

#pertussisvaccine #pregnantwomen #whoopingcough

http://nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/whooping-cough

Public Health Consultant and new mum Dr Catherine Coyle talks about why getting the pertussis vaccine during pregnancy is important in protecting your newborn baby.

Cases of infections like #whoopingcough are rising – but they are preventable. Immunisation is the best defence. 🦠💉

#pertussisvaccine #pregnantwomen #whoopingcough

http://nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/whooping-cough

Whooping cough (pertussis) can be serious for babies and may lead to complications resulting in hospitalisation and even death.

Vaccination in pregnancy provides very high levels of protection against serious whooping cough.

#pertussisvaccine

http://nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/whooping-cough

Whooping cough (pertussis) can be serious for babies and may lead to complications resulting in hospitalisation and even death.

Vaccination in pregnancy provides very high levels of protection against serious whooping cough.

#pertussisvaccine

http://nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/whooping-cough

Whooping cough (pertussis) can be serious for babies and may lead to complications resulting in hospitalisation and even death.

Vaccination in pregnancy provides very high levels of protection against serious whooping cough.

#pertussisvaccine

http://nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/whooping-cough

The PHA is reminding pregnant women to get the whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine between 16 and 32 weeks of their pregnancy. The majority of children who are reported as having whooping cough are infants under six months of age so are too young to be protected by their routine childhood immunisations which are given at two, three, and four months of age. They can however be protected by their mother receiving the vaccination during pregnancy.

For further information on the vaccinations offered in pregnancy, please check pha.site/vaccinesforpregnantwomen
 

#whoopingcough #pertussis

The majority of children who are reported as having whooping cough are infants under six months of age so are too young to be protected by their routine childhood immunisations.

They can however be protected by their mother receiving the vaccination during pregnancy.

For further information on the vaccinations offered in pregnancy, please see pha.site/vaccinesforpregnantwomen
 

#whoopingcough #pertussis