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Support available for schools over the Christmas period
15 December 2020
The Public Health Agency (PHA) operates a dedicated COVID-19 education team to provide support on cases of COVID-19 that occur in a school setting. The team operates from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm...
Public urged to get ‘back to basics’ to reduce Christmas risk
14 December 2020
The Public Health Agency is urging people to remember the basic steps to help reduce their risk of catching or spreading COVID-19 – wear a face covering, maintain social distancing, and practise good...
Northern Ireland plays its part in COVID-19 vaccine development
07 December 2020
People in Northern Ireland have been playing their part in the development of a potential new COVID-19 vaccine as part of a UK-wide trial.
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)-supported...
Nearly £1 million of PHA funding supporting communities across Northern Ireland
07 December 2020
Despite the difficulties coronavirus has caused this year, there are over 335 projects in communities across Northern Ireland that have benefited from over £975,000 investment by the Public Health...
Flu vaccination programme continues – don’t delay
01 December 2020
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone who falls into an eligible group to get the free flu vaccine ahead of the anticipated increase in spread of the virus.
Button battery and small toy warning ahead of Christmas
30 November 2020
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is warning parents and guardians about the dangers of lithium button cell batteries, which are used to power many children’s toys but are highly dangerous if...
Spice vaping warning issued
30 November 2020
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has received information regarding incidents involving young people suspected of vaping 'spice' or 'mamba' through e-cigarettes and becoming ill.
All drugs, whether...
Importance of mental health highlighted on International Men’s Day
19 November 2020
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is focusing attention on the need for good mental health this International Men’s Day [19th November], particularly during these challenging times, and is reminding...
We all need to play our part to keep antibiotics working
18 November 2020
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains a serious public health threat and protecting essential medicines for the future relies on all of us acting now, so this World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18...