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PHA urges ‘at-risk’ groups to get flu jab following rise in cases
27 February 2012
Flu rates in Northern Ireland have been low so far this winter, but the number of cases has increased slightly in the last 1-2 weeks which may be an early sign of the start of flu season. The Public...
Simple steps to a healthy heart
16 February 2012
The number of deaths from coronary heart disease in Northern Ireland has dropped significantly, according to recent figures. However, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone to take steps to...
PHA provide £100,000 for joint council work to tackle health inequalities
14 February 2012
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has awarded over £100,000 in funding to 18 community organisations to reduce the impact of deprivation and inequalities in health.
Working in partnership with the south...
Important advice to pregnant women during lambing season
13 February 2012
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is advising women who are, or think they may be pregnant, to reduce their risk of miscarriage and infection by avoiding close contact with sheep during lambing season...
Have a heart, save lives this Valentines
13 February 2012
This Valentines Day, Tuesday14 February, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone in Northern Ireland to have a heart and save lives by signing the NHS Organ Donor Register.
The number of...
Public Health Agency Pseudomonas statement - Sunday 12th February 2012
12 February 2012
The total number of pseudomonas cases and colonisations notified to the Public Health Agency (PHA) today (12th February) are as follows:
Total number of confirmed pseudomonas infections associated...
