This report aims to provide an overview of HIV epidemiology in Northern Ireland by collating and analysing information from a number of sources. Although it reflects epidemiological trends over time, its main focus will be on data collected in 2014.
This factsheet explains about the Meningitis ACWY vaccination that is offered to teenagers aged 14-18 and young people starting university.
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has a lead role in protecting the population from infection and environmental hazards through a range of core functions including communicable disease surveillance and monitoring, operational support & advice, and education, training and research.
The effective management of infectious disease depends on high quality surveillance. Surveillance of communicable gastrointestinal infectious disease provides timely information so that public health action can result.
This factsheet for health professionals covers the current vaccination programme against shingles, including the vaccine, contraindications, side effects and the latest eligibility groups.
Summary of incidence tables: cases of clostridioides difficile (CDI), methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and gram negative bacteraemia (GNB) by Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland by financial year.