Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin Northern Ireland, Week 15 (8 – 14 April 2013)

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

Legionellosis

Legionnaires' disease is a severe and potentially fatal form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. The bacteria thrive in warm water environments such as hot tubs, cooling towers, and large plumbing systems.

Seasonal influenza (flu)

Influenza or 'flu' is a respiratory illness associated with infection by influenza virus. Symptoms frequently include headache, fever, cough, sore throat, aching muscles and joints.

Tuberculosis (TB)

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which is spread by airborne droplets. The risk of infection depends upon duration of exposure, the intensity of the exposure, and the immune status of the person exposed. 

Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin Northern Ireland, Week 14 (1 – 7 April 2013)

 GP consultation rates decreased from 37.4 per 100,000 population in week 13 to 25.3 per 100,000 population in week 14 (32% decrease).

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

Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin Northern Ireland, Week 13 (25 – 31 March 2013)

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

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.  

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.

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