children

The Children’s Health in Northern Ireland 2022/23 report breaks down indicators such as birth weight, maternal BMI, maternal smoking, breastfeeding status by various geographies and by deprivation status.

This factsheet for parents describes the recent increase in cases in acute (sudden onset) of hepatitis (liver inflammation) in children in the UK.

This guide to COVID-19 vaccination for young people aged 16 and 17 and at-risk children aged 12 to 15 outlines the benefits of vaccination, who is eligible, the doses and booster dose, potential side effects and what to do next.

If you are aged 16-17 or aged 12-15 and at-risk, you will receive a copy of this leaflet after you have had your first vaccine. It contains information on the vaccine, potential side effects and what to do next.

This updated leaflet will be issued to children and young people after they have received their COVID-19 vaccine.

This updated leaflet explains all about the COVID-19 vaccination programme for children and young people.

Please note this is an updated version of the leaflet originally published on 9 September.

Please note this is an updated version of the factsheet originally published on 9 September.

This simple guide to COVID-19 vaccination for at-risk children aged 12 to 15 outlines the benefits of vaccination, who is eligible, potential side effects and what to do next. You should read this before your vaccination.

This log book is provided for use in schools with children or young people who have Type 1 diabetes and use an insulin pump.