infection

This factsheet provides information in the form of FAQs in relation to hepatitis B: the condition, prevalence, risks, testing, management, vaccination and treatment.

This leaflet is for pregnant women who have been diagnosed with hepatitis B. It provides information on the care pathway for these women, including referral to a liver specialist, the vaccination course for the newborn child, and long-term protection from the infection. It has been updated to include new advice on immunisation of babies from 1 August 2017.

PDFs of the leaflet are also available in 15 languages.

Printing instructions are provided in a PDF below.

This leaflet outlines the health and financial benefits of stopping smoking. It provides key facts on the health dangers associated with smoking, information on second-hand smoke, information on the dangers of smoking to babies, and contact details for help and support available. It also lists the various forms of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and non-nicotine medications available.

This poster highlights some of the main health and financial benefits of stopping smoking. An associated A5 leaflet goes into detail on these areas.

The Guidance on infection control in schools and other childcare settings poster is printed and distributed to relevant settings in Northern Ireland only. It contains information specific to Northern Ireland.

This leaflet gives information on the blood tests that are normally offered and recommended at the first antenatal visit. These tests look for possible health problems that could affect the mother’s health and the health of the baby. Only one sample of blood is needed to do all six tests. The tests are done by consent and this leaflet should help pregnant women make their decision.

This leaflet explains what syphilis is and how it can be contracted through several forms of intimate contact including kissing, unprotected sex or genital contact. It explains what the possible symptoms may be like, as half of the people infected with this infection show no symptoms at all. It explains how syphilis is diagnosed and treated and how to protect yourself against catching it.

This poster informs how syphilis can be spread through oral sex and how condoms can be used as a method of protection from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It also provides updated attendance and contact details for the Genito Urinary Medicine (GUM) clinics in Northern Ireland.

This poster informs about chlamydia, stating that it doesn't always show symptoms and can be prevented by using a condom. It also provides updated attendance and contact details for the Genito Urinary Medicine (GUM) clinics in Northern Ireland.

This poster informs about chlamydia, stating that it doesn't always show symptoms and can be prevented by using a condom. It also provides updated attendance and contact details for the Genito Urinary Medicine (GUM) clinics in Northern Ireland.