Don’t delay topping up your COVID-19 protection this spring

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging eligible people to come forward for the spring COVID-19 vaccination, as more than half of those invited for the vaccine are yet to take up the offer. The total number of vaccinations that have been administered up to the 11 May 2025 is 42,457. Vaccine uptake in Spring 2025 is highest in care home residents (34.8%) and those aged 75 years and over (24.8%). This year’s spring vaccine is being offered to: adults aged 75 years old or over; residents in a care home; individuals aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed, as defined in COVID-19: the

Live Better

This leaflet supports and provides information on Live Better, a community-centred approach to addressing health inequalities in Northern Ireland. It has been established by the Department of Health.

 

This leaflet supports and provides information on Live Better, a community-centred approach to addressing health inequalities in Northern Ireland. It has been established by the Department of Health.

Consultation on Neurology services – public engagement events

30 September 2025

The Department of Health is inviting people to attend a series of public events as part of the consultation on the final report of the Regional Review of Neurology services. 

Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Surveillance in Northern Ireland 2024-25

A total of 593,308 influenza vaccinations were administered during the 2024/25 seasonal influenza vaccination programme which commenced on 07 October 2024 and ended on 31 March 2025.

COVID-19 Vaccination Surveillance in Northern Ireland, Autumn/Winter 2024/25

A total of 251,685 COVID-19 vaccinations were administered during the Autumn/Winter COVID-19 vaccination programme, which commenced on 07 October 2024 and ended on 28 February 2025. 

Legionellosis: Northern Ireland surveillance report 2014 to 2024

Legionnaires’ disease is a notifiable infectious disease and suspected cases are legally required to be reported to the Public Health Agency (PHA).

Legionnaires’ disease is a notifiable infectious disease and suspected cases are legally required to be reported to the Public Health Agency (PHA).

Public Health Agency health advice for travellers

Whether planning a family vacation or backpacking across Asia there are several things to consider to help protect your health when abroad. The Public Health Agency (PHA) has put together a handy guide of health advice to help protect you and your family’s health when travelling. Dr Patrick McAleavey, Consultant in Health Protection at the PHA, said: “When preparing for a holiday most people remember to pack the sunscreen, which is really important, but there are other things we need to consider to help protect our health on holiday. “Knowing the health risks of the country you’re travelling

Art and healthcare put older people in the frame

A health and wellbeing festival for older people is helping to connect different generations in Northern Ireland through creative arts. The ‘Here and Now’ festival is co-funded by the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Arts Care and is celebrating the creativity of older people from across Northern Ireland at a new exhibition. The ‘Right Here, Right Now’ exhibition, is open to the public at the Arts for All Gallery in Cityside Retail Park, Belfast and runs throughout the month of May. Jeff Scroggie, Regional Lead for Ageing Well at the PHA said: “The Here and Now health and wellbeing festival is a

PHA publishes youth vaping research

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has published new research – the ‘Behavioural insights into youth vaping in Northern Ireland’ report – which provides detailed information on the use of e-cigarettes and perceptions of vaping among young people, as well as insights into tobacco use, and will help inform the future design of targeted interventions and communications on vape use by young people. The research had access to the views and experiences of young people aged 11-18 years towards e-cigarette and tobacco use, and looked into their knowledge and perceptions of health risks. The findings give

Sun Awareness Week: Protect and check your skin

This Sun Awareness Week [12-18 May], the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are encouraging everyone to protect their skin from UV damage and also check it regularly for signs and symptoms of skin cancer. Frances Dowds, Health and Wellbeing Improvement Manager at the PHA, said: “It’s great to see and feel the sunshine during the spring and summer and we hope to see plenty of sunny weather over the coming months. “Sunlight helps provide our bodies with vitamin D, supports bone health, lowers blood pressure, helps prevent disease and promotes good mental health. However
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