The shingles vaccine - to help protect you from the pain of shingles

Shingles can be very painful, especially for older people and people with a weaker immune system. Sometimes the pain can stop you from doing your normal activities. This leaflet describes shingles and outlines the benefits of the vaccine.

Shingles can be very painful, especially for older people and people with a weaker immune system. Sometimes the pain can stop you from doing your normal activities.

HPV vaccination programme moves to single dose from September 2023

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding parents of children who will be entering year 9 in September that they will be offered the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine during the first school term. This year teenagers will only require a single HPV jab, following updated advice from Joint...

C-Card scheme launched to provide free condoms and lubricant to young people in Northern Ireland

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has today launched a new service for young people to improve their sexual health and wellbeing and help reduce the number of new sexually transmitted infections (STI) diagnoses in Northern Ireland.

COVID-19: A guide for parents of children 6 months to 4 years of age at high risk

This poster is for the parents of children at serious risk from the complications of COVID-19 infection.

 

 

'Childhood immunisation’ Living Well campaign launched

Take to two wheels this Cycle to Work Day

Ahead of Cycle to Work Day on Thursday 3 August, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone to leave the car at home and hop on their bike to work.

By switching up your daily commute and choosing to cycle you can reap many benefits for your physical and mental health.

Living Well: Childhood immunisation campaign

The ‘Childhood immunisation’ campaign highlights the importance of vaccination and the protection provided by the childhood immunisation programme. The campaign is running in community pharmacies throughout August and September as part of the Living Well service.

Shop, Cook and Save – New videos show how you can eat well on a budget

Mental Health Strategy - Early Intervention and Prevention Action Plan 2022-2025

Recognising that mental ill health is one of the most significant challenges facing our society and public services, the Department of Health launched the Mental Health Strategy 2021–2031 in June 2021.

The Strategy outlines 35 key actions across three core themes:

PHA speaks to local breastfeeding mothers ahead of World Breastfeeding Week

Ahead of World Breastfeeding Week on Tuesday 1 August, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the importance of supporting breastfeeding mothers at every stage of their journey by showcasing the experience of breastfeeding mums and speaking to those who have supported them on their journey.

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