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Support in Fermanagh
30 October 2012
In response to the recent number of tragic sudden deaths in Fermanagh, representatives from the Fermanagh Community Response Group would like to express their sadness and concern at the recent loss of...
PHA welcomes results from breast screening review
30 October 2012
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has welcomed the results of the Independent Review of Breast Screening, published today [30 October], and is urging all women to continue to attend for screening when...
Ensure your family is protected from whooping cough
30 October 2012
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging pregnant women and the parents of young children to ensure whooping cough (pertussis) immunisations are fully up to date, following a rise in the numbers of...
At Hallowe’en don’t be tricked by alcohol units in cocktails and punch
30 October 2012
As Hallowe’en approaches, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding those who choose to drink to be aware of their alcoholic units, particularly in party punch and cocktails and to stay within safe...
E. coli O157 – Update 26 Oct 2012
26 October 2012
The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Environmental Health Officers from Belfast City Council are continuing to investigate an outbreak of Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157 linked to Flicks restaurant in...
Trick or Treat - don’t get tricked by the flu
26 October 2012
This Halloween the Public Health Agency (PHA) says that while ghosts and ghouls may be scary, flu is much more haunting, so to avoid getting tricked by the illness, ‘at risk’ groups are being offered...
As clocks go back, PHA comes forward with winter fun ideas
22 October 2012
The clocks go back this year on Sunday 28 October, but despite it getting dark earlier and the temperature dropping outside, the Public Health Agency (PHA) has revealed some top tips to help you stay...
Breastfeeding could help save the health service money
19 October 2012
The Public Health Agency (PHA) welcomes a UNICEF report, launched yesterday, (18 October) that makes a strong financial case for investing in better support services for women to enable them to start...
Public health advice following flooding
18 October 2012
Flooding has affected a number of areas in Northern Ireland causing disruption and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people of the potential public health risks associated with flash...
E. coli O157 – Update 17 Oct 2012
17 October 2012
The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Environmental Health Officers from Belfast City Council are continuing to investigate an outbreak of Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157 linked to Flicks restaurant in...
E. coli O157 – Update 3pm, 16 Oct 2012
16 October 2012
The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Environmental Health Officers from Belfast City Council are continuing to investigate an outbreak of E. coli O157 linked to Flicks restaurant in Cityside Mall, 100...
Fun run attracts inspirational people in celebration of life!
16 October 2012
The Public Health Agency (PHA) would like to congratulate local transplant recipients who sported their running shoes at the weekend (Saturday, 13th October) to take part in a Fun Run to highlight...