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PHA encourages uptake of shingles vaccine
01 October 2018
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people aged 70 and 78 to take up the invitation to get the shingles vaccine.
The vaccine will help protect against this common and painful disease and...
Over half of sight loss is preventable – get tested and don’t take the risk
25 September 2018
During National Eye Health Week (24 to 30 September) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding everyone to have their eyes tested every two years and to be aware of the importance of good eye health...
PHA encourages action to prevent falls at home
24 September 2018
With one in five over 55s having had a fall at home, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is working in partnership with councils across Northern Ireland during Falls Prevention Awareness Week to raise...
PHA encourages students to ‘Mind Your Head’
20 September 2018
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging students to be aware of the importance of looking after their mental health, as the new academic year gets underway.
Fiona Teague Health Improvement...
RAPID action takes 150,000 pills off the streets
19 September 2018
More than 150,000 tablets have been disposed of through the Public Health Agency’s (PHA) RAPID initiative which is helping to remove prescription and illegal drugs from our streets.
The RAPID (Remove...
Adverse weather
19 September 2018
During adverse weather many people can experience a range of situations associated with the extreme weather such as cold and freezing temperatures, no electricity or mains water and flooding. The...
Vaccinate kids as the first line of defence against flu
17 September 2018
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is calling on parents of pre-school and primary school children to get their kids vaccinated against flu.
This will help protect not only them but also those around...
New initiative to build capacity in evidence informed decision making
13 September 2018
The health service, policy makers and the public will benefit from a €2 million, all-island, investment to improve ways of gathering and combining evidence (known as evidence synthesis) and using it...
Seven in 10 people want to discuss palliative care if it could help them
09 September 2018
Research carried out on behalf of the All Ireland Institute for Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC) has shown that seven in ten people believe that if palliative care could help them they would like...
PHA increasing understanding of mental health through training
07 September 2018
As World Suicide Prevention Day approaches the Public Health Agency (PHA) is raising awareness of the training opportunities available in mental and emotional wellbeing and suicide prevention.
Almost...
Tips on avoiding back-to-school germs
06 September 2018
As the first week of the new school year gets under way, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is raising awareness with parents about the importance of good hygiene – both in school and at home.
“Schools...
PHA encourages girls to get the HPV vaccine
04 September 2018
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging parents to take up the offer of the HPV vaccine for their daughters aged 12-13.
As the new school year gets under way, the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)...