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Simplification of childhood immunisation schedule
31 March 2011
On 1 April 2011, the childhood immunisation schedule will change to make it simpler and easier for parents, to protect babies at an earlier stage. The change consists of combining the visits that are...
Speak out for change – share your experiences with those planning and delivering your services - ongoing survey
20 June 2011
Are you living with or caring for someone with a neurological condition? If so, the Neurological Conditions Network would like to hear your experiences through the ongoing Speak out for change survey...
New swine flu cases remain low
10 February 2011
The PHA Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin for the period 29 January – 4 February 2011 shows that new flu cases and GP consultation rates remain low. There were only 11 new laboratory confirmed...
Be smart - enjoy alcohol sensibly during this year’s Six Nations
04 February 2011
The Six Nations provides the opportunity to enjoy the thrill of great rugby with family and friends however, the Public Health Agency (PHA) would like to remind people that big sporting events are...
PHA highlights simple ways to reduce cancer risk
04 February 2011
Around 9,000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed each year in Northern Ireland. However, one third of cancers are preventable, and early detection helps successful treatment, the Public Health Agency...
Swine flu activity continues to decrease further
03 February 2011
The Public Health Agency (PHA), Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) and the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS), today hosted the final flu briefing of this winter flu...
PHA works with Colin Task group on community response to prevent suicide
30 January 2011
The Public Health Agency continues to work with the Colin Health for All Suicide Prevention Task Group who met yesterday, Sunday 30th January 2011, to consider the issues relating to recent tragic...
Swine flu activity has decreased further
27 January 2011
The Public Health Agency (PHA), Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) and the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) hosted a further briefing today to outline the current...
