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Call to get vaccinated as whooping cough cases rise
11 March 2024
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging pregnant women and the parents of young children to book an appointment for the pertussis vaccine to help protect their children after a significant rise in...
Building connections in communities
08 March 2024
Residents of South Belfast came together to meet over 30 health and wellbeing organisations at a Public Health Agency (PHA) funded event hosted by Forward South Partnership.
The South Belfast...
HPV Awareness Day –vaccination and screening key to reaching zero cervical cancers
03 March 2024
Ahead of International HPV Awareness Day, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the importance of both vaccination and cervical screening to help drive down rates of HPV-related cancers.
Important advice for pregnant women during lambing season
27 February 2024
With the first lambs appearing in the fields, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding pregnant women about the risk of close contact with sheep during lambing season.
The PHA is advising women...
Confirmed case of measles a timely reminder to get MMR vaccine
20 February 2024
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is emphasising the importance of getting the MMR vaccine as it confirmed that one case of measles has been diagnosed in Northern Ireland.
Close contacts have been...
Sexual Health Week: ‘Take Your Pick’ – the contraception available to you
12 February 2024
This Sexual Health Week (12-18 February) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting that different types of contraception work for different people so ‘Take Your Pick’.
MMR vaccine catch-up to tackle threat of measles
06 February 2024
A vaccination campaign aimed at curbing the growing threat of measles has been announced by the Public Health Agency (PHA).
From today first and second doses of the Mumps, Measles and Rubella (MMR)...
‘Know Your Units’ Living Well campaign launched
31 January 2024
As part of the Living Well service, community pharmacies are highlighting the importance of why those who drink alcohol should ‘Know Your Units’.
The ‘Know Your Units’ campaign aims to increase...