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Latest PHA update on large outbreak of E. coli in Germany – important advice for travellers

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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is continuing to monitor the international outbreak of E. coli 0104 (VTEC). The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated this is a new strain of the E. coli bacteria which has resulted in a serious complication affecting the kidneys called haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS). To date there has been no reported cases in Northern Ireland.

Public Health Agency Board Meeting

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A special meeting of the Public Health Agency, to consider the annual report and accounts, will take place on Wednesday 8 June 2011 at 3.30pm.

The meeting is open to members of the public and will be held in The Ann Brown Suite, Farset International, 466 Springfield Road, Belfast, BT12 7DW.

PHA update on large outbreak of E. coli in Germany – important advice for travellers

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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is monitoring closely the outbreak of E. coli linked to salad vegetables being reported across Europe. The World Health Organization has said this is being caused by a completely new strain of bacteria. The E. coli 0104 (VTEC) infection has resulted in a serious complication affecting the kidneys called haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS). To date, there have been no reported cases in Northern Ireland.

Stroke campaign (leaflet and poster)

PHA update on large outbreak of E. coli in Germany – Important advice for travellers

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An outbreak of E. coli linked to salad vegetables is being reported across Europe. The World Health Organization has said this is being caused by a completely new strain of bacteria. Cases of haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) in Germany have risen to 470, with nine reported deaths. German authorities have also reported 1,064 cases of bloody diarrhoea caused by E. coli 0104 (VTEC) bacteria, with four deaths, bringing the total number of official reported deaths in Germany associated with this outbreak to 13.

Stroke campaign television and radio advertising begins

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The PHA's stroke campaign launch took place on Thursday 2 June 2011 at PHA Headquarters, Ormeau Avenue, Belfast. The F.A.S.T. public information campaign includes TV and radio advertising starting 3 June 2011, running until 14 July 2011, and will re-run again in September 2011.

Stroke campaign – act F.A.S.T.

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The Public Health Agency (PHA) is launching the F.A.S.T. public information campaign on Thursday 2 June 2011 to raise awareness of stroke signs and symptoms, and what to do if you think someone is having a stroke. The F.A.S.T. campaign is designed to inform the public about F.A.S.T. – Face, Arm, Speech, and Time to call 999.