How to protect your baby from RSV

From September 2024, pregnant women can get vaccinated to help protect their babies from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a virus that affects the lungs and can be very serious for young babies.

Women will be offered the vaccine at their antenatal appointment around 28 weeks.

A large print accessible Word version of this leaflet is available below.

From September 2024, pregnant women can get vaccinated to help protect their babies from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a virus that affects the lungs and can be very serious for young babies.

Public reminded of holiday food safety

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people about food safety ahead of long weekend barbecues and as people head off on holidays, as undercooked and mishandled food can cause a number of illnesses.

Don’t let alcohol ruin your Twelfth of July

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging anyone choosing to use alcohol during the Twelfth of July celebrations to keep an eye on their drinking by making a sensible plan and sticking to it.

Northern Ireland Registry of Self-harm Regional Report 2020/21 and 2021/22

The Self-Harm Registry collects data from hospital Emergency Departments across Northern Ireland in relation to attendances due to self-harm and/or thoughts of self-harm/suicide. 

The Self-Harm Registry collects data from hospital Emergency Departments across Northern Ireland in relation to attendances due to self-harm and/or thoughts of self-harm/suicide. 

The Early Intervention Support Service for families with children 0-18 years

This leaflet and flyer support the Early Intervention Support Service (EISS), which offers short term support to families with children 0-18 years who have additional needs or are facing challenges that are difficult to overcome.

Andrew Dougal OBE

Last week we received that sad news that our friend Andrew Dougal had passed away. Andrew was the Chair of the PHA until just last year, having served for eight years in the role. Not only did be bring his vast experience and knowledge of a broad range of health issues, but he was also a source of...

Whooping cough vaccine now more accessible for pregnant women

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has announced that the pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine is now available through HSC Trust antenatal clinics, making it more accessible for pregnant women. It will also continue to be available through GP practices.

Hot weather advice issued ahead of high temperatures

Before jetting off for summer get your MMR vaccine!

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urgently advising parents planning summer getaways to ensure their children are vaccinated as measles cases have seen a dramatic rise in recent months, affecting 17 popular holiday destinations across Europe according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention...

Limavady man encourages people to get active on the commute

Dessie Lowry from Limavady decided to incorporate more physical activity into his work day by bringing his bicycle to work and going for a cycle as part of the Active Travel Challenge (ATC).

The 64-year-old Nursing Consultant at the Public Health Agency (PHA) says getting active on the commute to...

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