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Protect yourself against tick bites

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Now that the summer has arrived getting outside is important, but the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people to protect themselves against the risk of tick bites. Ticks can carry Lyme disease which may be transmitted to humans through their bite.

Cervical Cancer Screening could help save your life

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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging all women to take up invites to have a regular screening test for cervical cancer – it could literally save your life. With an average of 105 women diagnosed with the disease and 24 women dying from cervical cancer each year in Northern Ireland it is important for individuals to accept their invitation for a test.

Relaxing over the summer? Look after your sexual health

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If you are planning to soak up the summer sun abroad or holiday at home, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding those who are sexually active to be smart: Protect your sexual health, and that of your partner, by being safe and getting tested if you have put yourself at risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).

Quality standards for the delivery of specialist stop smoking services in Northern Ireland

The PHA commissions specialist stop smoking services across Northern Ireland. It has enabled the establishment of specialist stop smoking services in a range of settings including GP practices, pharmacies, hospitals and community settings. Tobacco control activities are overseen locally by the PHA’s Tobacco Control Groups. The multi-agency groups oversee and advise on tobacco control initiatives.

All stop smoking services are required to comply with the requirements of 18 standards. This document highlights the standards.