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Call to get flu vaccine ahead of Christmas

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone who is eligible for flu vaccination to take up the offer without delay as it remains the best defence against seasonal flu. To date nearly 500,000 vaccines have been administered this season in Northern Ireland. However, the latest respiratory report shows that flu activity has increased across all groups and settings that are monitored. Confirmed cases rose from 988 to 1,227 while hospital admissions went from 264 to 346, highlighting how important it is for people who are eligible to get the free vaccine, particularly ahead of festive

Flu vaccine to be extended to everyone aged 50 to 64 years

From Wednesday 15 January 2025, the seasonal flu vaccination will also be available for everyone aged 50 to 64 years of age. The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone who is eligible for vaccination to take up the offer when invited, particularly those at greatest risk as flu continues to circulate at high levels. Those who are at greatest risk and are currently eligible to get the flu vaccine are advised to make arrangements now to get it ahead of an anticipated increase in demand when availability is expanded on 15 January. Dr Joanne McClean, Director of Public Health at the Public

Seasonal flu vaccine offer now available for poultry farmers and processors

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is offering a free seasonal flu vaccine this winter to those at risk of exposure to avian (bird) flu. While the vaccine doesn't protect against bird flu, it can reduce the risk of a new flu virus forming which could happen if someone is exposed to flu and bird flu at the same time. In line with advice issued by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) and the Department of Health policy, the flu vaccine is being offered to people who handle and work with poultry, including people processing poultry, egg sorting or who have direct exposure to

Schedule of antenatal appointments and recommended vaccinations

This flyer provides information on antenatal appointments and recommended vaccinations for pregnant women.

This flyer provides information on antenatal appointments and recommended vaccinations for pregnant women.

This is currently being updated, please check back for the latest update.

Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin, Northern Ireland, 2021/22

The Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin is produced by the PHA and covers statistics for Northern Ireland.

The bulletin is produced during the flu season.
 

Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin, Northern Ireland, 2020/21

The Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin is produced by the PHA and covers statistics for Northern Ireland.

The bulletin is produced during the flu season.

The Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin is produced by the PHA and covers statistics for Northern Ireland.

The bulletin is produced during the flu season.

 

Guidance on the management of COVID-19/influenza in care homes and other residential facilities

This poster gives advice to care homes on the actions they should take in the case of an outbreak of COVID-19 or influenza.

Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin, Northern Ireland, 2019/20

The Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin is produced by the PHA and covers statistics for Northern Ireland.

The bulletin is produced during the flu season.

 

Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin, Northern Ireland, 2018/19

The Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin is produced by the PHA and covers statistics for Northern Ireland. The bulletin is produced during the flu season.

The Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin is produced by the PHA and covers statistics for Northern Ireland. The bulletin is produced during the flu season.

Flu vaccine information for health professionals

This poster gives details of the flu vaccines to be used with patients in different groups.

This poster gives details of the flu vaccines to be used with patients in different groups.

 

 

 

 

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