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Flu vaccine available for those ‘at risk’
05 October 2015
The seasonal flu vaccination programme for 2015/16 is under way with ‘at risk’ people being urged to get the vaccine.
GPs across Northern Ireland will be inviting people over 65, pregnant women and...
Get active during Walk to School Month
30 September 2015
October is celebrated as International Walk to School Month and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging parents to do the school run on foot and start to feel the benefits for both them and...
New breast cancer campaign: be aware, get checked early
30 September 2015
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in Northern Ireland, but it is also one of the most treatable, particularly when detected early. However, many women don’t know what to look...
Shingles vaccine available for 70 and 78 year olds
24 September 2015
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding all people aged 70 and 78 years old that they are eligible to receive the shingles vaccine.
The vaccine will help protect them against this common and...
Calling all workplaces – take the stop smoking challenge!
24 September 2015
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is calling on businesses across Northern Ireland to take part in the ‘Workplace 28 day stop smoking challenge’ to help employees who smoke to give up their habit.
Smokin...
Students encouraged to look after their mental health
23 September 2015
With thousands of students across Northern Ireland getting ready to begin a new term at college or university this freshers’ week, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging them to look after...
National Eye Health Week – your vision matters!
21 September 2015
Research from the College of Optometrists shows that 84% of adults value their sight more than any other sense, yet many people are living with poor vision and putting their sight at risk because they...
New suicide prevention resource for clergy
10 September 2015
A new handbook which gives advice on speaking about the issues of mental health and suicide during a religious service is being sent to clergy throughout Northern Ireland.
The new booklet has been...
Childhood flu vaccination now available
09 September 2015
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has launched this year’s childhood flu vaccination programme, reminding parents how important it is that their child receives the vaccine, which will help protect...
Say “I do” during Transplant Awareness Week
07 September 2015
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone in Northern Ireland to say “I do” when it comes to their organ donation wishes and tell their family and friends that they want to be a donor.
The...
Meningitis B vaccination programme gets under way
01 September 2015
A new vaccine which helps prevent meningitis B is being offered to babies from today [1 September] as part of the routine childhood vaccination programme.
The vaccine is available to babies born on or...
