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HPV vaccination programme moves to single dose from September 2023
09 August 2023
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding parents of children who will be entering year 9 in September that they will be offered the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine during the first school term...
C-Card scheme launched to provide free condoms and lubricant to young people in Northern Ireland
07 August 2023
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has today launched a new service for young people to improve their sexual health and wellbeing and help reduce the number of new sexually transmitted infections (STI)...
Take to two wheels this Cycle to Work Day
01 August 2023
Ahead of Cycle to Work Day on Thursday 3 August, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone to leave the car at home and hop on their bike to work.
By switching up your daily commute and...
Living Well: Childhood immunisation campaign
01 August 2023
The ‘Childhood immunisation’ campaign highlights the importance of vaccination and the protection provided by the childhood immunisation programme. The campaign is running in community pharmacies...
PHA speaks to local breastfeeding mothers ahead of World Breastfeeding Week
28 July 2023
Ahead of World Breastfeeding Week on Tuesday 1 August, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the importance of supporting breastfeeding mothers at every stage of their journey by showcasing...
At risk of Mpox? Avail of vaccination to protect yourself at this year’s Belfast Pride!
27 July 2023
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging people who are eligible to avail of the mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) vaccinations at the Belfast Pride Festival on Saturday 29 July.
Concerned about hepatitis? Get tested for free on World Hepatitis Day
26 July 2023
Ahead of World Hepatitis Day (Friday 28 July), the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding us that anyone can be at risk of hepatitis, as latest statistics show that there were 122 new cases of...
Don’t let alcohol ruin your Twelfth of July
07 July 2023
Many people will be getting ready to mark the Twelfth of July and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging anyone choosing to use alcohol throughout the celebrations to keep an eye on their drinking...
Festival-goers warned of serious drug risks
29 June 2023
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding anyone choosing to use alcohol or drugs at summer festivals or concerts that there can be serious risks.
All drugs, whether it is alcohol, illegal...