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.
Seasonal influenza vaccination surveillance in Northern Ireland: Autumn/Winter 2025/26
Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Surveillance in Northern Ireland - weekly report Autumn/Winter 2025/26
Influenza can be serious – get your free vaccine if eligible this Winter
Call comes as over 4,000 were hospitalised with flu last year. This year’s winter vaccination campaign commences on Monday 6 October and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding everyone that respiratory illnesses such as flu, COVID-19 a
Influenza annual surveillance report, Northern Ireland 2022-2023
Influenza annual surveillance report, Northern Ireland 2022-2023
Influenza annual surveillance report, Northern Ireland 2023-2024
Northern Ireland influenza annual surveillance report 2023-2024
Influenza annual surveillance report, Northern Ireland 2024-2025
The influenza annual surveillance report is produced by the respiratory surveillance team and covers statistics for Northern Ireland for the previous flu season (week 40 of one year to week 20 of the next).
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), is a prevalent and contagious virus that affects the respiratory system, particularly in young children and older adults.
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.
This flyer provides information on antenatal appointments and recommended vaccinations for pregnant women.
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.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine: Trust guidance on data collection and reporting of vaccine uptake for Trust-employed Frontline Health and Social Care Workers
This poster encourages HSC staff to get the flu vaccine. There are versions for those individual Trusts who have requested updates.
These posters encourage HSC staff to get the flu vaccine.
The leaflet is for HSC staff, highlighting how important it is for staff to get their flu vaccine.
Avian influenza
Avian influenza is an infectious disease of birds caused by the influenza A virus. Birds are the hosts for most avian influenza viruses and a variety of influenza subtypes can be found in birds, particularly in water fowl and shore birds. Domestic poultry are especially vulnerable and the virus can rapidly cause epidemics in flocks.