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Pertussis (also known as "whooping cough") in Northern Ireland monthly updates. Pertussis is a highly contagious, but vaccine preventable bacterial respiratory disease that is usually caused by Bordetella pertussis.

Vaping can help some people quit smoking, but many young people who vape were not previously smokers. Young people who vape are more likely to start smoking than those who never vape.

Measles infection in Northern Ireland monthly report. Measles is a systemic viral infection caused by the measles virus. For more information about measles please visit NI Direct | Measles.

Group A Streptococcal (GAS) infection in Northern Ireland monthly report. GAS are common bacteria and can be present on or in the human body, without causing infection which is known as colonisation. 

The Public Health Agency’s ‘Talking really helps’ mass media campaign is running from November 2025 to March 2026. The campaign aims to encourage anyone with feelings of anxiety or distress, or who is in crisis, to start the conversation about their real feelings. The campaign also promotes Lifeline, Northern Ireland's crisis response helpline. 

Managing COVID-19 and flu like illness outbreaks in care homes and other residential facilities.