Coronavirus: the 2021 Director of Public Health report for Northern Ireland

The 12th Director of Public Health report again focuses on coronavirus (COVID-19).

HPV Awareness Day –vaccination and screening key to reaching zero cervical cancers

Ahead of International HPV Awareness Day, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the importance of both vaccination and cervical screening to help drive down rates of HPV-related cancers. 

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: be aware of the signs and symptoms

Important advice for pregnant women during lambing season

With the first lambs appearing in the fields, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding pregnant women about the risk of close contact with sheep during lambing season.

The PHA is advising women who are, or think they may be, pregnant to reduce their risk of miscarriage and infection by avoiding...

Keeping children safe - Home safety for children under 5

This leaflet identifies hazards in the home environment for children under 5 and offers tips on how to minimise risks and prevent accidents.

This leaflet identifies hazards in the home environment for children under 5 and offers tips on how to minimise risks and prevent accidents.

Home safety support

Lifeline information sheet for professionals

This information sheet outlines the types of support Lifeline can offer to people in distress or despair, and advises professionals on how they can refer clients to Lifeline.

This information sheet outlines the types of support Lifeline can offer to people in distress or despair, and advises professionals on how they can refer clients to Lifeline.

Take the stairs poster

Taking the stairs is a simple, easy and effective way to incorporate physical activity into our everyday working lives This poster is designed to be displayed near lifts to encourage people to take the stairs instead.

Eating well during pregnancy – new video series launched by Public Health Dietitians

Confirmed case of measles a timely reminder to get MMR vaccine

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is emphasising the importance of getting the MMR vaccine as it confirmed that one case of measles has been diagnosed in Northern Ireland.

Close contacts have been notified and all appropriate public health actions are being undertaken.

The PHA is urging children and...

Think measles - patients

These posters are intended to be displayed at the entrance to Emergency Departments to prompt patients to alert reception staff if they or their child have symptoms of measles.

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