Asthma action plan

This action plans allow each child (or parent/carer) to record his or her asthma treatment to help manage their asthma when they are well, when their symptoms get worse and when they are suffering an asthma attack.

Asthma information for parents

This leaflet is for parents and carers of children with asthma. It accompanies the child’s Asthma action plan, which keeps a record of his or her asthma treatment and helps manage the symptoms.  

Detecting bowel cancer early saves lives

Bowel cancer is the second most common cancer in Northern Ireland and over 400 people die from the disease each year. However, the good news is that early detection can make a real difference as to whether someone with bowel cancer survives. To mark Bowel Cancer Awareness Month in April, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone to be aware of the early signs and symptoms of the disease. Bowel cancer can occur at any age and symptoms can include:

Hepatitis B - factsheet for patients (English and translations)

Factsheet for patients who have tested positive for the hepatitis B virus

The factsheet is only available by contacting the Duty Room on 028 9032 1313.

Hepatitis B - Could I be at risk? (English and translations)

This leaflet provides information on Hepatitis B - how the virus is spread, the symptoms of the virus and treatment available.

Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin Northern Ireland, Week 12 (18 – 24 March 2013)

GP consultation rates remain below the Northern Ireland threshold of 70 per 100,000 population.  GP consultation rates decreased from 44.7 per 100,000 population in week 11 to 32.1 per 100,000 population in week 12, 2013 (28% decrease); however, this decrease is likely due to the bank holiday period.

The Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin is produced by the PHA and covers statistics for Northern Ireland. The bulletin is produced during the flu season.

Reducing the risk of human infection from pet rodents

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has issued new guidance for owners of pet rodents following two recent UK cases of hantavirus which are described in a paper published in this week’s Eurosurveillance.

Adverse weather advice

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 Public Health Agency (PHA) has compiled public health information to assist the public in these situations. Click here for public health information.
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